Location: Warsaw
Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from the office
Join a global leader and make a more meaningful impact to patients’ lives
About Astrazeneca
At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives
every day. You may not feel you’re at the frontline of research but your role in
changing patients’ lives is critical. Our mission is ambitious, and it takes the
skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do and to
always put patients first. Working at AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of
our people and our commitment to develop our people beyond what was thought
possible.
About The Role
Support business functions by providing financial guidance and ensure that all
stakeholders within the business area receive the financial information they
require to drive the business performance. This may involve various financial
analysis for R&D portfolio, project work as well as support to the business
update cycles and monthly reporting and commentary.
As a Business Analyst, you will play an essential role in supporting the Finance
Lead in the delivery of the team objectives. This includes supporting the team,
building knowledge and driving the culture. You will be the subject matter
expert and Trusted referent on technical issues. You may be required to use your
expertise to lead or contribute to special projects.
Typical Accountabilities
The Business Analyst will be viewed by finance and business customers as a
financial modelling and analysis expert. The role broadly includes the following
key components:
* To provide support to key business & investment decisions, coordinating data
collection from a variety of sources and formats, providing analysis in
support of options and enabling appropriate decision making by the business
and finance partners
* Support the preparation of financial planning, presentations and complex
financial analysis used for Senior Leadership reviews
* Perform month-end close activities; analyze, interpret and communicate
financial results in a timely manner
* Support the preparation of financial planning, presentations and complex
financial analysis used for Senior Leadership reviews
* Working closely with business stakeholders providing analytical and strategic
support while providing more in-depth insights to ensure these are based on
sound planning assumptions & resource decisions are prioritized & optimized
across the business area
* Perform detailed reviews of SG&A costs, headcount and staff related costs
while advising on resource optimization
* Provide insight of financial performance through accurate, timely and
relevant reporting, consolidated reporting
* Build and maintain a strong relationship with our stakeholders and Business
Partners
* Share your expertise to lead or contribute to special projects across team
* Performing ad hoc tasks and reporting related to business unit management and
governance meetings as appropriate
Other Role Requirements
* Support continuous improvement in Finance processes and capabilities and
ensure compliance with financial governance standards taking accountability
for control frameworks as appropriate.
* Drive simplification of finance processes across markets and team and foster
a culture of best practice sharing
* Assist in better business decisions by provision of financial expertise and
insightful analysis to all ad hoc reporting queries in line with agreed scope
of responsibilities, and provide support to on-going projects
* As required coordinate work and provide on-the-job SME coaching to less
experienced analysts.
Essential
* Qualified finance professional or equivalent, with 2+ years of experience in
FP&A
* English Language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to
express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to
non-financial management
* Excellent PC skills, MS Office and SAP proficiency
* Demonstrated ability to perform in an environment that emphasizes teamwork
* Demonstrated ability to lead a process with minimal or no supervision
* Experience of change management and building engagement
* Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams
* Capacity to solve problems, identify options and propose a reasoned solution
Desirable
* VBA practical knowledge
* Experience of working in a global organisation, preferably within the
pharmaceuticals industry
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including oral & written
* Experience of working in a customer orientated organisation
* Experience of working in a matrix organisation
Please note that we are working in a hybrid model: 3 days from office per week.
Why AstraZeneca?
Join a vibrant and dynamic team with the passion and drive to push the
boundaries of science. At AstraZeneca Poland we have a truly collaborative
culture and way of working – supportive, open minded and eager to share
knowledge. Ours is a ‘speak up’ culture – where your voice is heard and there is
little time for hierarchy. A place of ownership, where we are empowered to lead
at every level. Here you’ll be empowered and supported to develop further –
given the freedom and autonomy to run with it and deliver.
Interested? Come and join our journey.
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait
to hear from you!
Where can I find out more?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
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Date Posted
02-lip-2025
Closing Date
16-lip-2025
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.
