Director, Global Tax Policy & Advocacy

AstraZeneca

6d

About The Position

Typical Accountabilities: • Contribute to the Global Finance function • Help execute the functional strategy for the Global Finance function in line with the Group Strategy • Support senior director in working towards short and long term goals that enable delivery of the overall Finance function strategy and which offer a compelling finance service proposition • Have clear understanding of business strategy across all SET areas coupled with an ability to tailor finance solutions in ways that ensure they drive performance and deliver business value • Support business executives (SET and Board) to ensure strong strategic contribution • Help manage key external stakeholders such as banks, regulatory authorities and tax authorities • Maintain effective and supportive Business Partnering relationships across SET areas to understand business plans and implications and so manage and where appropriate mitigate business risk • Support development of appropriate processes to deal with changing market/country demands • Work with governments, regulatory authorities and lobbyists to shape policy and legislation in a way that supports the goals of the global organisation • Coach and deliver effective performance to direct and indirect reports creating a supportive working environment where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential • Instil a strong customer service and high performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports): • Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - • Manager of a team What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?): • Own country Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • Essential: MBA or other Finance/Business qualification; Extensive work experience in Finance Function; Qualified specialist finance professional; Significant post-qualification experience; Experience of working across a global organisation; In-depth understanding of regulatory/statutory requirements and governance principles/SOX; Experience of working with senior Management; Varied range of experiences in specialist Finance with specific expertise in related specialist area; Team leadership / management experience; Project Management

Requirements

• MBA or other Finance/Business qualification
• Extensive work experience in Finance Function
• Qualified specialist finance professional
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Experience of working across a global organisation
• In-depth understanding of regulatory/statutory requirements and governance principles/SOX
• Experience of working with senior Management
• Varied range of experiences in specialist Finance with specific expertise in related specialist area
• Team leadership / management experience
• Project Management

Nice To Haves

• Specialist financial qualification to support general financial qualifications

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Global Finance function
• Help execute the functional strategy for the Global Finance function in line with the Group Strategy
• Support senior director in working towards short and long term goals that enable delivery of the overall Finance function strategy and which offer a compelling finance service proposition
• Have clear understanding of business strategy across all SET areas coupled with an ability to tailor finance solutions in ways that ensure they drive performance and deliver business value
• Support business executives (SET and Board) to ensure strong strategic contribution
• Help manage key external stakeholders such as banks, regulatory authorities and tax authorities
• Maintain effective and supportive Business Partnering relationships across SET areas to understand business plans and implications and so manage and where appropriate mitigate business risk
• Support development of appropriate processes to deal with changing market/country demands
• Work with governments, regulatory authorities and lobbyists to shape policy and legislation in a way that supports the goals of the global organisation
• Coach and deliver effective performance to direct and indirect reports creating a supportive working environment where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential
• Instil a strong customer service and high performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees