Senior Finance Manager, R&I Finance

AstraZeneca•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of finance? As a Senior Finance Manager for R&I Finance, you'll be at the forefront of driving financial excellence within the US R&I therapeutic area. This pivotal role involves partnering with sales and marketing teams, supporting Executive Business Directors, and ensuring robust financial management of expense budgets and actual results. Your expertise will be critical in performance reporting, analytics, and strategic financial mentorship. At AstraZeneca, you'll join a talented global team that fuels our rapidly growing enterprise. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution, impacting patients' lives worldwide. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us forward, fostering creativity and smart risks. Integrated across the enterprise, we influence everything from streamlining processes to strategic workforce planning. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation while contributing to something bigger. Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and become part of a dynamic team that makes a difference!

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Finance or Accounting
5+ years of financial experience, pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Knowledge of US operating model
Excellent PC skills and experience including Hyperion Planning, SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical ability
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written
Confidence in working with and courage to challenge senior management
High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
Confirmed ability to perform in an environment that emphasizes collaboration to meet results
Proven capacity to effectively prioritize multiple and frequently changing priorities
Proven capability to meet strict deadlines with a high level of ownership and strong sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Strong financial system competence
Previous business partnering experience

Responsibilities

Prepare in-depth financial analysis of expense budgets, forecasts, and actual results for business review.
Serve as the key Finance business partner to R&I Leadership Team members for investment support.
Provide strategic insights and financial advice on key business decisions.
Partner with Executive Business Directors for various sales forces.
Maintain applicable accounts and cost centers for the US Business, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Drive cost consciousness and lead efforts to identify cost savings.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in planning and reporting processes.
Ensure adherence to SOX 404 and local financial control framework controls.
Perform ad-hoc reporting requirements and financial analysis.
Liaise with Global Finance Services team in Costa Rica to achieve business priorities.
Collaborate with Alliance Finance in support of Tezspire alliance with Amgen.