JOB TITLE: SENIOR ANALYST

CAREER LEVEL: D3

Who we are: The Global Business Service (GBS) team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and results-oriented environment and provides a range of enterprise-wide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZs value and providing new capabilities. We deliver our services through seven key service lines: Global Finance Services (GFS), Process Solutions, Productivity Initiatives, Global Commercial Operations (GCO), Global Assurance and Reporting Services (GARS), Global Analytics and Automation services (GAA) and our GBS Data Office (GDO). What we do: A trusted partner to the business, were on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile, efficient and effective. Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centres and service towers across the globe, were reimagining how we work. Here we drive new ways of working and operating models, process simplification and innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything. How we do it: Be part of a team building a community. We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging. This is the place to learn and grow together. Why we love it:

• As a growing multi-national company, theres so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business thats facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV.
• A fun place to be, were creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.
• Were on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. This position sits in the in Global Business Services. Global Business Services houses various services like analytics , marketing , regulatory filing and so on, which supports AstraZeneca Group to meet its objectives. As the successful role holder you will support the finance function to ensure strategic and operational goals of the business are delivered. You will drive business recharge processes and performance management including business insights. Your aim will be to deliver and implement recharge rates across the Region and support our Finance Vision. You will enjoy working globally with all senior levels of our organisation including the Chief Financial Officers and you will be able to influence and negotiate, using your strong communication skills. You should have an ability to think strategically, managing senior collaborators and articulating the pricing model. Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Lead the pricing processes for GBS: partner to deliver and own end to end periodic recharges, including P&L management and deliverables to senior collaborators
• Liaise and manage pricing model, oversee month end recharges and quarterly governance.
• Liaise with FP&A stakeholders across Region & Markets to drive a well-defined, consistent & recharge process.
• Be curious and lead performance metrics for GBS teams.
• Understand key assumptions underpinning recharges and be able to reconcile the positions
• Driving budget management for GBS teams.
• Submit monthly management reports and Board Reports with analyses and commentaries within agreed timelines.
• Preparation of Monthly MISs / important metrics / Dashboards / Other Finance deliverables to be shared with Leadership Team, global business and finance stakeholders.
• Preparation of various flash and exceptional reports. Bring highlight / lowlights to the attention.
• Develop financial models.
• Continuous Improvement mindset: Identify & drive improvements to ways of working to ensure future sustainability & accuracy.
• Constantly share standard methodology & takeaways.

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified finance professional - CIMA, ACA, ACCA,MBA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 5-8 Years of relevant experience
• Experience of both planning & reporting activities
• Flexible and can do attitude
• Strong analytical ability with excellent focus on detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team focused environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead a process with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple and frequently changing priorities

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team & liaising with senior managers
• Experience of working in a global organisation
• Experience of partnering with business functions outside of finance

Why Join? Get to shape our growing area and influence the next chapter for us. We have worked hard to set up our area and realise our value. Contribute to our big ambitions for the future, with the commitment and determination to build on our growth. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.