Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation \xe2\x80\x93 ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to build a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely crafted with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we\xe2\x80\x99re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.Our Position:We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Finance Director to lead our Oncology Finance team. This pivotal role involves elevating the teams\'s capabilities, driving strategic influence, and encouraging global and local collaborations.The ideal candidate will have a wealth of finance experience, a strategic approach, and a proven track record of leadership in the pharmaceutical industry. As the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in crafting business strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring alignment with the company\'s ambitious goals.If you are a strategic thinker, collaborative team player, and passionate about driving success in oncology forecasting, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.Accountabilities:

• Lead business plan/forecasting cycles and reviews.
• Ensure forecast accuracy by understanding the business model and financial drivers, jointly accountable with the business.
• Challenge key forecasting assumptions with scenario modeling to support strategic decisions.
• Set performance targets and incentives aligned with strategy and operational plans.
• Support commercial alliances with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare presentations and financial analysis for Senior Leadership reviews.
• Provide expert financial analysis of performance, forecasts, key risks, and opportunities based on market data.
• Offer quality input, creative approaches, and recommendations for investment decisions.
• Explore needs with internal customers to improve business results, demonstrating commercial and business acumen.
• Manage brand P&L coverage, reporting, budgeting, planning, market access modeling, business cases, and pricing.
• Collaborate with extended Finance teams (GFS) for timely and accurate reporting and planning.
• Communicate governance and compliance standards in commercial decision-making and highlight areas of concern.
• Develop the professional capability of the Finance team and improve financial understanding among non-finance managers.
• Initiate and communicate changes to improve Finance practices and processes within the Finance Business Partnering network.

Education, Qualifications and ExperienceEssential

• 12+ years of progressive experience as a Finance Business Partner.
• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other relevant Business discipline (or equivalent) MBA and/or CPA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience of using financial systems to support business decision making (budgeting, forecasting & modelling).
• Experience of working in a global pharmaceutical organisation/ understanding of the drug development life cycle and/or commercial aspects.
• Deep ERP experiences (SAP preferrable)
• Strong curiosity about data automation and visualization (eg. PowerBI)
• Experience in auditing positions in an audit or finance consultancy company.
• Project management experience.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .Date Posted 19-Jul-2024Closing DateAstraZeneca 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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