Finance Business Partner Ssa

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AstraZeneca Full time
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, supporting a_ business to maximise the finance contribution to the achievement of business objectives_ and being a trusted partner to key business functions? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you_

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA


AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease.

But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

ABOUT OUR FINANCE TEAM
We're a high performing and dynamic Finance team with even higher expectations.

Set up to adapt quickly to constant change - whether it is new data or changes in the external marketplace - there are always new projects to take on.

We're flexible, building as we go, thinking and doing differently.

We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working.

We support the business in best way of utilizing financial and reporting systems, develop and maintain innovative solutions to business and financial requirements.


Given the space and support to prove ourselves, we speak up, embrace learning, seize opportunities, and make them happen in our own way.

Even as Finance team we understand how the science impacts patients. It keeps us focused on the path of biggest impact, never distracted by commercial success alone.

What you'll do?


Here you will be part of a team of enterprising leaders, our role is to connect and advise aligning commercial and scientific goals and spotting opportunities to shape what's next for AstraZeneca.

You will work closely with CFO Senior Finance Business Partners and FP&A managers as well as business leaders to provide planning and analytical support as well as financial advisory for decision making for various markets across African cluster.

You will be responsible for supporting the teams with key budgeting and forecasting cycles, in preparation of management reporting and will be exposed to broad network of internal and external stakeholders.

Some areas of focus for this role will include:

Business Strategy & Decision Support

  • Working proactively with the business to understand future financial information needs and producing efficient solutions to meet these needs (Business Case Development, Benefits tracking, KPIs etc).
  • Assessing the relevant input required to support others during difficult business decisions.
  • Negotiating and communicating effectively across teams and business units and with external parties to achieve a positive outcome, encouraging others to demonstrate flexibility when considering options and assessing business impact.
  • Being actively involved in review and development of short & longterm strategy in area of accountability and maintaining an uptodate understanding of all developments which may affect the organization's operations and policies and proactively advising customers of all relevant matters to achieve business requirements and objectives.
  • R&D Business decisions to be supported, material in both value and impact, would include Strategic change programmes, Investment propositions (including large scale capital programmes), Sourcing strategies and capacity decisions, Commercial and/or Procurement decisions, Drug Project Milestones.

Business Performance

  • Having joint accountability with the business for the accuracy of forecasts and, using a good understanding of the business model and financial drivers, to challenge and influence the key cost drivers.
  • Developing reliable operational and financial forecasts ensuring resources are allocated to maximize value creation for AstraZeneca.
  • Leading the financial planning cycle in area of accountability; setting stretching but attainable performance targets and incentives, aligned to strategy and operational plans,
  • Highlighting sensitivities & risks and delivering timely, accurate and granular reporting and commentary of global performance, linking business drivers to actual spend and forecast.
  • Working with the Business to identify and drive through opportunities for efficiencies.
  • Exploring needs with internal customers and suppliers and utilizing this information to improve business results showing significant commercial and business acumen.
  • Post deal management on agreements in area of accountability, able to analyze and interpret financial statements, understand complex company valuations, and contribute to dealrelated commercial analysis.
  • Preparing all presentations for key business and finance re

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