Finance Director, CVRM Brands

AstraZeneca • Philadelphia, PA

8d • $185,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, Finance helps shape choices that advance science and deliver life-changing medicines. The Finance Director, CVRM Brands is the strategic finance partner for high-impact commercial decisions, translating financial, market, and performance insights into choices on growth, investment, and resource allocation across an evolving portfolio of brands and lifecycle stages. Reporting to the Head of Finance, CVRM, the role partners with senior leaders in a fast-moving therapeutic area and influences business strategy and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive finance experience in a complex commercial organization, including partnership with senior leaders.
• Strong experience in FP&A, forecasting, performance management, investment evaluation, financial modeling, and governance.
• Commercial acumen and ability to connect financial insight with business strategy.
• Ability to synthesize complexity into clear, decision-oriented recommendations and executive presentations.
• Executive presence, sound judgment, and a track record of influencing across functions without direct authority.
• Learning agility, ownership, and ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced business or finance qualification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or another complex commercial industry.
• Knowledge of CVRM and experience supporting brand, portfolio, or commercial Finance.

Responsibilities

• Advise brand and cross-functional leaders on growth, launch, lifecycle, and portfolio decisions.
• Direct sales and expense forecasting, scenario planning, and performance analysis; challenge assumptions and recommend action on risks and opportunities.
• Build business cases and influence resource choices across rebates, lifecycle opportunities, capabilities, and organizational needs.
• Translate complex financial and commercial information into recommendations, briefings, and forward-looking perspectives for senior leaders.
• Set financial goals and support business-planning cycles.
• Maintain discipline across reporting, controls, SOX 404 compliance, and risk management.
• Anticipate information needs and create scalable analytics, processes, and decision-support solutions.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in the equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles.

What This Job Offers

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