Jocelyn Barrows Allen

About Jocelyn Barrows Allen

At Sanofi, my role as Head of One Finance Experience is pivotal in steering the transformation of finance operations. With a tenure exceeding two years, I\'ve honed my expertise in decision-making, problem-solving, and program facilitation, ensuring that strategic initiatives are communicated and change outcomes are achieved effectively. The focus has been on nurturing a culture and leadership that aligns with the transformational vision of the organization. At the heart of my mission is the development of our talent pipeline and the promotion of an inclusive Play to Win culture, which has been a cornerstone of the transformational change at Sanofi.Serving on the HBA Global board nominating committee, I have contributed to refining robust application processes and assessing board qualifications, building a diverse and capable talent slate for the HBA Global Board positions.

Experience

1. Head, Transformation and Operational Excellence

   Sanofi

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bridgewater, NJ, US

   Spearhead global transformation and operational excellence strategy for Procurement Services, aligning strategic change programs with end-to-end process Target Operating Models, through to operational effectiveness across the tower.* Design and lead governance framework to support enterprise-wide change, integrating program oversight, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement methodologies* Direct tower-wide governance and cross functional change strategy, leveraging structured methodologies to drive adoption, engagement, and cultural integration across global teams.* Serve as a strategic advisor and escalation point for transformation-related matters, ensuring resolution pathways and alignment with executive leadership priorities.* Build and lead high-performing cross functional global teams focused on change enablement, program delivery, and operational excellence, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.* Develop and execute communication and engagement strategies, including toolkits, pulse checks, and leadership forums to support transparency, readiness, and sustained change adoption.* Champion talent development and career progression initiatives, aligning workforce strategy with evolving organizational needs and enhancing the employee experience across finance and procurement functions.* Steer strategic operational excellence initiatives, aligning governance models with tower priorities and embedding continuous improvement methodologies to support long-term transformation success.* Orchestrate brand and knowledge campaigns to standardize excellence practices, improve process understanding, and strengthen stakeholder confidence in transformation outcomes.

Education

• Saint Peter's University

  Masters in Business Administration, International Business

  2006 — 2007

• Saint Peter's University

  Bachelors of Science, Accounting

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Procure-to-Pay
• Strategy
• Us Gaap
• Internal Audit
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Access
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Financial Forecasting
• Auditing
• Change Control
• Financial Modeling
• Validation
• Business Planning
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Finance
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Training
• Business Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Management
• Accounting
• Tax
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• General Ledger
• Variance Analysis
• Erp
• Project Management
• Sap R/3
• Financial Analysis
• Sap
• Due Diligence
• Change Management