Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through the work you do
Play your part in contributing to a business truly dedicated to its purpose and patients. United by a shared connection and commitment, we can see how everything we do adds up to a bigger impact on patients and society. Working for an enterprise at the cutting-edge of science, we feel a huge sense of pride in our potential to transform the lives of patients with unmet needs.
As a Finance Business Partner you will be accountable for providing financial advice, guidance and support; as well as enabling and influencing decision making to achieve optimal performance. You will be viewed by customers as a business expert with a specialist in Finance who actively shapes specific business initiatives. You will be a member of a global network of Finance Business Partners and Business Analysts, sharing best practice and delivering valued support to the Business with global consistency and efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
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, Prioritisation 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 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
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 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 utilising this information to improve business results showing significant commercial and business acumen
Working closely with Project Managers to model and plan for volatile cost and resource demands
Continuous Improvement, Governance and Coaching
Initiating changes to improve working practices and processes in Finance and communicating these 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
Essential skills and experience
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required
Successful business partnering experience
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including oral & written.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Successful track record of developing others and strong coaching skills
Demonstrable knowledge of global and corporate business context
Desirable skills and experience
Experience of financial management of service organisations, including recharging models
Experienced in both Pharma and IT preferred
IT or technology business experience
Pharma or Life science experience
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There's 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. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what's next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you! Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours
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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.
