Head of the Regional Treasury Team - Europe
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job type: Permanent – full time
Hybrid working in accordance with the conditions defined in the local telework agreement
Few travels expected
About The Job
The Head of the Regional Treasury Team – Europe (RTT‑E) will be responsible for setting up the RTT covering all operational treasury operations for the European geographies. This will involve several key responsibilities to ensure its successful establishment and operations such as a detailed treasury process review, staffing, training and coordinating the knowledge transfer process with local treasuries and overall the supervision of the RTT.
The Head of RTT‑E will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations and the main treasury process for all Sanofi entities within the European Region. He/she will also promote adherence to the Treasury Core Model (TCM) and treasury corporate policies.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
Set up the Regional Treasury Team – Europe in Brussels. The target organization will include 18 FTE by the end of 2027
Manages the RTT staffing and training with the Regional Treasurer and Treasury Excellence support
Ensures that the team will have the required skills and competencies to fulfill their roles
Performs a detailed treasury process review aiming at simplification and harmonization
Manages the knowledge transfer process from countries to the RTT
People management and partnering
Recruits, leads, motivates the team, develops capabilities, and supports the development of talents
Ensures operational excellence of the RTT with KPIs, offering best‑in‑class services
Builds trust and ensures effective cooperation with cross‑functional and external partners (other treasury teams at corporate and regional levels, GBS, HFOs, tax, legal, banks, …) and provides treasury support for local business and finance teams
Daily cash management
Oversees the cashiering function with responsibility for all aspects of the physical cash flows
Ensures that the affiliates have sufficient liquidity to meet their obligations and optimizing cash flow within the region
Management of the MCO AIS current account with DFT (Paris), including supervision of the Captive center posting of entries and reconciliation with SAP ledgers inter‑company netting process, including loading and releasing files, and inter‑company loans and posting of interests
Cash flow and working capital optimization
Monitors free cash flow generation and working capital KPIs (DSO, payment terms, overdue, DPO) through cash reviews, action plans
Oversees and review the monthly cash flow reporting and forecasting for Corporate Treasury team providing informed commentary of variances to annual forecast and update as necessary
Partners with business functions to raise awareness and spread a cash‑oriented mindset
Ensures timely and accurate cash flow reporting including cash forecasts (yearly budget /monthly 3M rolling)
Ensures timely and accurate Financing/Net Debt reporting and forecasting
Manages and reviews Trade finance instruments e.g. deposits, guarantees, letters of credit, performance bonds etc.
Oversight of cash‑pooling in each country of the MCO across applicable operations
In connection with the Corporate Treasury, Bank relationship management
Global Treasury Operations handles the cash management bank relationship, nevertheless, the Head of RTT acts as senior point of contact with the bank
Participates to contract review when applicable (overdraft, credit facilities…)
Manages the daily operational bank relationship
Checks that bank fees are in line with agreed pricing
Manages foreign currency exposure in line with Corporate Treasury guidelines: Hedging Fx exposure, month‑end revaluations, Fx exposure forecast accuracy, invoicing currency for new flows, control of Fx Gains & Losses
Provides support regarding inter‑company reconciliations – ICS, Transfer price adjustments, Royalties, Dividends, Central cost charges, etc.
In connection with corporate Treasury, Financial and operational lease agreements (real estate, car fleet, etc)
Insurance related activities
Company credit card procedures
Actively participates in projects (investments, legal restructuring, projects that impact business model)
Other Activities
Supports/liaises with Global Treasury Operations on Legal/Tax activities including dividends, legal restructurings, inter‑company loan issuance and interest settlement
Supports Global Treasury Operations in M&A, business development and divestment execution
Reviews investments and Capex projects on an ad hoc basis
Where applicable, support to Pensions Funds financing and daily operations
Contribute to develop, maintain and implement a robust business continuity plan (BCP) in collaboration with neighborhood functions and local HFOs
Compliance and internal control:
Understands local banking regulations and ensures compliance with relevant financial reporting requirements, Treasury policies and internal control requirements
Maintains bank accounts documentation and signatories
Ensures Treasury is compliant with Sanofi Corporate Treasury policies and Internal Control Framework
Project management
Involved in Corporate Treasury projects, as determined by Corporate Treasury or CFO
Leverages knowledge of treasury technology & systems to automate and improve current operations and decision‑making
Leads of working capital projects, for example debt or invoice factoring, payment terms enhancement, etc
Assists the business through the preparation of accurate cash flow models to help evaluate major projects
Information Systems
Assists the business through the preparation of accurate cash flow models to help evaluate major projects
About you
10+ year experience in Financing & Treasury activities in multinational companies
Other experiences in senior finance roles within an international environment is a plus
Soft And Technical Skills
Proven management skills
Leadership: Guiding teams, fostering collaboration and driving results
Advanced analytical skills, financial acumen, and strategic thinking
Experience in collaborating among senior management, business, and functional leaders
Capacity to build partnerships with external and internal partners and banks
Ability to manage multiple projects, work effectively with cross‑functional partners
Proven presentation skills, ability to communicate, assertiveness
Team player, proactive and solution oriented
Good background in accounting (IFRS) and/or financial analysis
Strong capabilities in MS Excel
Knowledge of Treasury Management Systems, S/4HANA Treasury System is a plus
Education: Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or economics
Languages: fluent written and spoken English. French and other European languages are a plus
Why choose us?
An opportunity to help us finalize the Organizational Transformation in order to keep on delivering Best In Class Treasury services
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave
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