Director, US Finance & Insights Business Partner

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

3d • $154,969 - $232,453 • Hybrid

About The Position

Based in Boston, MA, this role serves as the trusted finance voice for the US Hematology/Nephrology commercial leadership team. The Director, US Finance & Insights Business Partner will turn complex data into clear narratives that drive investment, launch excellence, and sustained growth. This position involves pressure-testing ideas, illuminating trade-offs, and guiding leaders to act with confidence. It sits at the heart of the mission to deliver meaningful impact for patients while accelerating responsible growth. The role connects dots across brands and indications, challenges assumptions with rigor, and ensures resources follow the highest-value opportunities as the portfolio evolves.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 7 years of experience in finance, management consulting, investment banking, or business analysis
• Intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new business areas, ask incisive questions, and connect disparate data points into a coherent narrative
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and draw conclusions from incomplete or ambiguous information
• Business Partnering skills – ability to engage credibly with commercial leaders, translate complex financial concepts into plain language, and influence decision-making at senior levels
• Strong analytical capability with a bias toward insight over process
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story through data
• Confidence engaging with and constructively challenging senior management
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to work as a change agent in a dynamic work environment
• A high degree of accuracy with attention to detail
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple and frequently changing priorities with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, Qlik, or similar tools
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Brand or commercial knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated strong upward career trajectory, with drive, ambition, and sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance interface to US Hematology/Nephrology leadership, providing trusted advice on financial management and business performance.
• Analyze brand and portfolio results to surface trends, risks, and opportunities; translate data into actionable insights that influence commercial decisions.
• Coordinate revenue and expense forecasts across planning cycles; test assumptions, quantify variability, and ensure submissions are robust and achievable.
• Advise the Business Unit Leader and leadership team on resource optimization, investment cases, business development, sales optimization, launch excellence, and sustained growth.
• Proactively identify and quantify areas for revenue growth, cost efficiencies, and improved return on investment across the portfolio.
• Partner with indication teams to complete planning cycles and co-develop strategic plans grounded in rigorous financial analysis.
• Lead business cases for life cycle management, resource changes, and portfolio expansion, with clear scenarios and recommendations.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities; deliver concise, insight-led analysis and commentary to stakeholders.
• Present forecasts, performance, and risk/opportunity perspectives to the US Leadership Team, including materials for quarterly investment briefings.
• Align financial plans with commercial priorities; manage operating expenses across key support functions.
• Strengthen finance processes, tools, and governance; embed continuous improvement within areas of accountability.
• Anticipate future information needs and deliver efficient, scalable analytics and reporting solutions.
• Lead and contribute to high-impact, time-sensitive projects as needed.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director