Job Description

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, supporting a business to maximise the finance contribution to the achievement of business objectives and being a trusted partner to key business functions? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worldxe2x80x99s most serious disease. But wexe2x80x99re more than one of the worldxe2x80x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca wexe2x80x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Therexe2x80x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

ABOUT OUR FINANCE TEAM

Wexe2x80x99re a high performing and dynamic Finance team with even higher expectations. Set up to adapt quickly to constant change xe2x80x93 whether it is new data or changes in the external marketplace xe2x80x93 there are always new projects to take on. Wexe2x80x99re flexible, building as we go, thinking and doing differently.

We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working. We support the business in best way of utilizing financial and reporting systems, develop and maintain innovative solutions to business and financial requirements.

Given the space and support to prove ourselves, we speak up, embrace learning, seize opportunities, and make them happen in our own way. Even as Finance team we understand how the science impacts patients. It keeps us focused on the path of biggest impact, never distracted by commercial success alone.

What youxe2x80x99ll do?

Here you will be part of a team of enterprising leaders, our role is to connect and advise aligning commercial and scientific goals and spotting opportunities to shape whatxe2x80x99s next for AstraZeneca. You will work closely with CFO Senior Finance Business Partners and FP&A managers as well as business leaders to provide planning and analytical support as well as financial advisory for decision making for various markets across African cluster. You will be responsible for supporting the teams with key budgeting and forecasting cycles, in preparation of management reporting and will be exposed to broad network of internal and external stakeholders.

Some areas of focus for this role will include:

Business Strategy & Decision Support

Working proactively with 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 support others during difficult business decisions.

Negotiating and communicating effectively across teams and business units and with external parties to achieve a positive outcome, encouraging others to demonstrate flexibility when considering options and assessing business impact.

Being actively involved in review and development of short & long-term strategy in area of accountability and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of all developments which may affect the organization's operations and policies and proactively advising customers of all relevant matters to achieve business requirements and objectives.

R&D 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 and influence the key cost drivers.

Developing reliable operational and financial forecasts ensuring resources are allocated to maximize value creation for AstraZeneca.

Leading the 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.

Working with the Business to identify and drive through opportunities for efficiencies.

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 analyze and interpret financial statements, understand complex company valuations, and contribute to deal-related commercial analysis.

Preparing all 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, Coaching & Governance

Identifying opportunities to improve working practices and processes in Finance and supporting their implementation amongst the Finance Business Partnering network.

Communicating 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.

Leading insightful and proactive risk management processes to ensure the organization's regulations, rules and processes are adhered to, highlighting areas of concern and promoting continuous improvement in the robustness of the processes, sharing best practice across the business.

Coaching business analysts in their provision of support to finance planning and business cases.

If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills wexe2x80x99re looking forxe2x80xa6

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

Finance qualification (ACCA, CFA, CMA, etc.)

Experience of Finance Business Partnering.

Experience of working in a global pharmaceutical organization / understanding of the drug development life cycle and/or commercial aspects

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including oral & written.

Excellent Interpersonal skills.

Demonstrable knowledge of global and corporate business context

Experience of using financial systems to support business decision making (budgeting, forecasting & modelling)

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca wexe2x80x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Therexe2x80x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Wexe2x80x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Join the fastest growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. Therexe2x80x99s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

SO, WHATxe2x80x99S NEXT?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we canxe2x80x99t wait to hear from you!

Click the link to apply no later than 04 September 2023 and wexe2x80x99ll be in touch as soon as we can.

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Date Posted 29-Aug-2023

Closing Date 04-Sept-2023

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.

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