Business Analyst - GFS EMEA Direct Tax Delivery Team

AstraZeneca

Poland - WarsawPosted about 1 month agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Full time

Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from office

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. Finance at AstraZeneca has a clear vision to drive growth through innovation by being trusted partners who add value through connection and innovation in support of the company’s purpose and ambition: •

We’re trusted partners

we are more than an enabling function or service provider, we’re a true and trusted partner who works with the business to unlock value for our stakeholders and patients. •

We’re connecting

we connect with each other across geographies - breaking down silos and acting as one team. Our leaders are connected to our people. We leverage ideas, systems and data, connect knowledge and create actionable insights and predictions. •

We’re innovating

we identify new opportunities to introduce, adopt or modify effective ideas to solve problems. We find solutions to both existing challenges and anticipated changing needs. We use innovation to simplify, to make a bigger impact and to give us a competitive advantage. •

We’re adding value

We know what it takes to deliver value, a laser focus on our strategic priorities and key enablers. Finance continues to drive AstraZeneca’s Bold Ambition and driving the delivery of the company’s strategic priorities. Providing valuable data, analytics and insights will not only support growth but enable the science to make effective decisions and identify market opportunities. Our mission is ambitious and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do and to always put patients first. The creation of the

Global Finance Services (GFS)

centres in Warsaw (Poland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and San Jose (Costa Rica) has transformed the AZ middle office to a central function, supporting the business regions through simplification, standardisation across the globe.

Business Analyst

will be part of a global team of analysts with a regional focus. This team is dedicated to supporting the global Direct Corporate Tax Compliance processes. You will rapidly gain tax compliance and operations experience across a range of taxes and jurisdictions. The role requires an enthusiastic individual with accounting capability, a commercial mindset and interest in learning about AZ’s business.

Key Deliverables

Plan, prepare, submit underlying accounting information used to prepare AZ’s corporate tax, statutory and indirect tax returns for multiple markets
Analyse transactional data using AZ’s data analytics capability, categorisation of P&L transactions, identify items with tax sensitivity
Support Group Tax with information for ad hoc requests, including significant tax transactions or tax audits
Oversee transactional data collection, accountable for coordination, review to ensure that the outputs meet tax and statutory requirements
Assist with the preparation of the quarterly, year-end tax provision for Group statutory reporting purposes, ensure controls framework is fully complied with
To assist in the preparation of AZ’s direct and indirect tax returns
Manage tax processes, escalate & resolve issues,
Engage with Finance Functions and IT, targeting data and process improvements
Deliver process excellence, governance and controls
Support Global Tax and Finance Transformation initiatives
Work collaboratively with the outsource provider and other Finance stakeholders to support delivery of local tax requirements.

Requirements

A passion for customers, self-motivation and a commitment to teamwork are key. The role is an excellent development opportunity, as it is a new team working with bespoke tax processes and supported by dedicated technology. You will be supported and encouraged to develop and expand your skills and capabilities.

2-5 years of finance experience including direct taxes or GL area
Strong accounting skills
Strong data and analytical skills, and ability to use accounting systems effectively
Organisational and process management capability, process improvement mindset
Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tax compliance events
Experience of working in an international organisation, 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 colleagues with a non-financial background
Experience of working with SAP preferred.

What we offer

Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you:

The best team to support you,
Multisport card,
Pension plan,
Life insurance,
after-work events,
private medical care
lunch card,
bright and spacious environment,
sustainable office working environment.

Date Posted

14-sie-2026

Closing Date

28-sie-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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