EndereçoAstraZeneca is one of the most fascinating biopharmaceutical companies in the world. From researchers to sales people, from lab technicians to the legal department, we all have a mission to turn ideas into science, science into revolutionary medicines that save and extend patients’; lives and benefit society. Our portfolio is solid and our pipeline is innovative with a focus on biological medicines in the Cardio-Metabolic, Respiratory and Oncology areas.
Main accountabilities:
The role broadly includes the following key components:
Business Strategy & Decision Support: To support key business & investment decisions through ensuring dynamic resource allocation, targeted at value-creating opportunities, advising and guiding senior business leaders, using an excellent knowledge of customer requirements, developing and executing the headcounts and sustainability controls and analysis, balanced with an understanding of internal culture and climate
Business Strategy & Decision Support
working with Finance Managers to support the business to understand future financial information needs and producing efficient solutions to meet these needs (Business Case Development, Benefits tracking, KPIs etc)
Assessing the relevant input required to lead others during difficult decisions
Negotiating and communicating effectively across teams and business units and with external parties to achieve a positive outcome
Being actively involved in review and development of short & long-term strategy in area of accountability
[Business decisions to be supported, material in both value and impact, would include: Strategic change programmes, Investment propositions (including large scale capital programmes), Sourcing strategies and capacity decisions, Commercial and/or Procurement decisions, Drug Project Milestones]
Business Performance
Having joint accountability with the business for the accuracy of forecasts and, using a good understanding of the business model and financial drivers, to challenge, lead and influence the key cost drivers
Developing reliable operational and financial forecasts ensuring resources are allocated to maximize value creation for AZ
Support Finance managers with financial planning cycle in area of accountability; setting stretching but attainable performance targets and incentives, aligned to strategy and operational plans
Highlighting sensitivities & risks and delivering timely, accurate and granular reporting and commentary of [global] performance, linking business drivers to actual spend and forecast
Proactively driving efficiencies including seeking cross functional process solutions
Exploring needs with internal customers and suppliers and utilizing this information to improve business results showing significant commercial and business acumen
Post deal management on agreements in area of accountability, able to analyse and interpret financial statements, understand complex company valuations and contribute to deal-related commercial analysis
Supoort with preparation of presentations for key business and finance review meetings.
Working closely with Project / Capacity Managers to model and plan for volatile cost and resource demands
Continuous Improvement, Governance and Coaching
InitiCommunicating governance and compliance standards and statutory regulations to non-specialists in a way that is understandable and relevant and relays the risk of commercial decisions effectively
Developing the professional capability of the Finance team and the financial understanding of non-finance managers
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Administration, Accounting, Economics, with a postgraduate degree or MBA
Fluent in English
FP&A experience
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrable knowledge of global and corporate business context
Exceptional communication, influence and presentation skills, including oral & written.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proactive approach.
SAP previous experience / knowledge
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants qualified for their positions without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, identity gender, marital status, protected veteran status (if applicable), or any other feature protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country (ies) where the vacancy is advertised.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
