Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close activities, accruals, provisions preparation and communicate financial results;

• Work closely with business stakeholders providing analytical and strategic support;

• Support the preparation of presentations and financial analysis used for Senior Leadership reviews;

• Prepare and analyse efficient and accurate financial budgets, forecasts and actual results

• Drive simplification of finance processes and foster a culture of best practice sharing;

• Monthly P/L reconciliation, manufacturing variance analysis (purchase price variance, Efficiency, Yield);

• Collaborate with Product Costing team in annual product costing process

• Provide insight of financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant reporting

• Perform ad hoc tasks and reporting related to business unit management and governance meetings as appropriate

Essential requirements:

• University Degree preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economy;

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience;

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles;

• Good familiarity with SAP;

• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting process;

• English language proficiency is a must, both verbal and written;

• Proficient knowledge of Excel with the ability to quickly learn other applications;

• Excellent communication and presentations skills;

• Confidence in working with Senior Management;

• Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams;

• Great work organization and ability to work under time pressure;

• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail;

• Capacity to solve problems, identify options and propose a reasoned solution;

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience in product costing & manufacturing and/or Inventories & Stock accounting will be a plus;

• Use financial systems for budgeting, forecasting and reporting, knowledge of Hyperion will be an asset.

We Offer You

• Stable employment with great atmosphere and dynamic corporate culture;

• Employment contract with attractive benefit package;

• The opportunity to work and develop within an international company;

• Modern and comfortable office;

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.