Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead 

• Grade: L2
• Location: Bogotá

About the Job

Our Team

The role is part of a high-performing Finance Operations and Transformation organization focused on driving process excellence, operational efficiency, and value realization across the Account-to-Report (A2R) and Controlling Operations (ContOps) landscape.

As part of the Continuous Improvement network, the Continuous Improvement & Value Realization Lead will play a critical role in advancing Sanofi's transformation agenda by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing opportunities to simplify, standardize, harmonize, and optimize end-to-end Finance processes.

This role collaborates closely with senior leaders, process owners, Finance Operations teams, and neighboring functions to deliver measurable business value, accelerate innovation, and strengthen alignment with the Sanofi Operating Model (SOM), Internal Controls, and strategic objectives.

The position provides an excellent opportunity to influence global transformation initiatives, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to the evolution of Finance Operations into a best-in-class organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across A2R and ContOps processes to enhance operational efficiency, service quality, and stakeholder experience.
• Animate and actively participate in the Continuous Improvement network across Sanofi Business Services and Finance Operations.
• Partner with senior leaders, process owners, and CI leads across hubs and functions to identify and execute transformation opportunities.
• Promote Lean methodologies, digital solutions, and innovative technologies to improve end-to-end processes.
• Collect pain points and improvement opportunities from delivery teams, business stakeholders, and neighboring functions.
• Initiate and lead improvement projects to address process gaps and operational challenges.
• Identify requirements for Core Model process, system, and application enhancements.
• Define rollout strategies, implementation approaches, and change management plans for process improvements.
• Solve complex operational issues to simplify, standardize, harmonize, and optimize business processes.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate KPI performance trends and operational metrics.
• Develop and execute value realization strategies aligned with Sanofi business objectives.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators and value metrics to measure project benefits and business impact.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement workshops, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach teams on Continuous Improvement methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Promote a Continuous Improvement mindset and culture across Finance Operations teams.
• Manage operational feedback collection through surveys and user experience assessments.
• Research industry benchmarks and best practices to identify enhancement opportunities.
• Support senior leaders and process owners in planning, executing, and evaluating value and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with business units and neighboring functions to continuously improve service delivery, reporting quality, accuracy, and closing timelines.
• Ensure alignment of A2R and ContOps processes with the Sanofi Operating Model (SOM) and Internal Control requirements.
• Support Finance transformation initiatives and strategic projects as required.

About You

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in Finance, Shared Services, Global Business Services, Continuous Improvement, Transformation, or related support functions. Experience leading process improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives required. Exposure to Finance leaders and project leadership environments preferred.

• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Proven ability to influence and engage diverse and senior stakeholders. Highly collaborative, customer-oriented, proactive, and results-focused. Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills. Ability to work independently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver against strict deadlines. Passion for continuous learning and operational excellence. Demonstrates Sanofi Play to Win behaviors.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Finance processes, especially Account-to-Report (A2R) and Controlling Operations. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or Design Thinking is highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using KPIs and performance metrics to drive decision-making. Experience with process mapping, value realization frameworks, and operational excellence tools. Knowledge of SOX controls and Internal Control environments required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or Project Management are a plus.

• Systems: Experience with SAP and BlackLine preferred.

• Languages: Advanced English level required. Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Why Choose Us?

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether through promotion or lateral moves, locally or internationally.

You'll be part of a diverse, multicultural team driving Finance transformation and operational excellence across a global organization.

Gain exposure to senior leadership, global processes, and strategic transformation initiatives that generate measurable business value.

Work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Flexible hybrid working model.

Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Finance Operations and Continuous Improvement at Sanofi.

Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary .

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue Progress. And let’s discover Extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

To apply under the disability condition, it is necessary to have a certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection to comply with the obligations established in Law 2466 of 2025 regarding the hiring of people with disabilities.

If you require any reasonable accommodation or adjustment during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition team. This information will be treated confidentially and will not impact your application.

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