Business Analyst - FP&A Commercial

• Responsible for month end close activities such as in providing robust, quality month end financial information to business teams
• Interpret financial data to deliver quality variance analysis insightful commentary for management reporting on a timely and accurate basis
• Proactive interaction with all stakeholders to provide inputs, challenge and outputs during forecasting updates
• Work with Finance Business Partners to determine and highlight risks and opportunities throughout the forecasting process and produce insightful analysis for inclusion in core planning presentations

• Contribute in making business decisions by provision of financial expertise and insightful analysis to all ad hoc queries and provide support to ongoing projects
• Ensure corporate governance standards are met, taking accountability for effective operation of relevant financial reporting controls
• Find opportunities for standardisation and simplification across the process area on a continual basis

• You should be a Qualified finance professional or equivalent, with 5+ years accounting / controlling / FP&A experience
• English Language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial management
• Experience of change management and building engagement
• Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams
• Cross-boundary experience, including establishing relationships remotely and cross-culturally.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.