Business Analyst - Controlling LATAM (GFS Americas)

AstraZeneca•San Jose, CA

70d

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Global Financial Services (GFS) was formed in Q3 2018 through the merger of Global Finance Operations, Integrated Finance Solutions and Cash Generation. GFS is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities. The creation of the Global Financial Services (GFS) centers in Warsaw (Poland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and San José (Costa Rica) will transform the AZ Middle Office to a central function, supporting the business regions through simplification, standardization across the globe, and a structure that is scalable to support the bold ambition of becoming a $50bn company by 2025. We have exciting opportunities to join our GFS Center in San José, which will establish best practices and be responsible for providing support to embedded finance (CFOs and country business partners and or BPs in Manufacturing). Role Profile As a Controlling Business Analyst, you will be working in a team of 6-13 analysts approximately to provide support to financial controlling activities spanning month end financial management, Balance Sheet Governance, execution and monitoring of SOX/Financial Controls, external reporting to Tax and Statutory Reporting authorities and supporting Group Treasury processes. For commercial regions in controlling, you may also be expected to support the Country Controller and any other relevant client in ensuring that statutory reports are submitted to authorities on time and collect necessary data for external auditors and prepare other statistics and central bank reporting requirements.

Requirements

Experience of finance and accounting is required. Self-motivation and a commitment to team work are key.
A recognized finance or accounting qualification. Bachelor, Liccentiate (Licenciatura) or Master Degree. Degree level will be taking into consideration for job offer proposal.
4+ years accounting/controlling/FP&A experience where applicable.
SAP – FIN.
Cross boundary experience including building relationships remotely and cross-culturally.
Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams.
English Language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial management.
Accounting fundamentals – understands the basic principles of accounting (e.g. accruals; cost centers; budgeting).
Executive reporting (power point presentations).
Excellent PC skills including SAP, BW & Excel skills.
Proactive, results oriented and independent collaborator.
Ability to work under pressure.
Team player.
Ability to work Independently.
Communication skills.
Portuguese (Only for Brazil Analyst position)

Nice To Haves

Qualified finance professional or working towards a recognized financial qualification.
Proficiency in the use of SAP.
For Commercial unit’s experience of working in Sales/Commercial Industry.

Responsibilities

Close Month Leadership (Calendar, Main point of contact, Manual Vouchers approvals, among others).
Balance Sheet variance analysis.
Financial consolidation.
Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation.
Income Statement (Preliminary and Final Figures).
Financial Control Framework / SOX – Control Owner.
Business Support (External & Internal Audits).
Manage Accounting Cycle.
Understand company’s balance sheet.
Calendar Setup.
Among others.