Group FP&A Manager - Planning

Location: Cambridge UK

Competitive salary and benefits apply

Are you a qualified finance professional with experience of enterprise planning and reporting? Do you have a track record of delivering change? As best in class finance support becomes ever more important, this role offers you the chance to work as part of the Group Planning and Business Performance team.

About AstraZeneca

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.

AstraZeneca’s Finance function is continuing its transformation journey with the objective of delivering excellence in financial operations and insight. As this strategy continues to drive the effectiveness and performance of the business, to the benefit of millions of patients worldwide, best in class finance support and leadership becomes ever more important.

As the Group FP&A Manager you will play a key a key role in Group planning processes, driving central understanding and insight to inform CEO and SET/Board decision making, financial target setting and long range planning. This role is instrumental in building the Group’s 10-year Long Term Plan that is the basis of annual strategic review with the CEO and Board as well as setting the annual budget.

This role offers the chance to add real business value through insights into the Group’s future plans and the opportunity to build strong and wide-ranging networks within Group and Business Unit Finance functions. The role comes with exposure to senior leaders within AstraZeneca and the ability to influence enterprise level decision making.

Responsibilities

The role reports to the Group Planning Director and will primarily be responsible for:

• Deliver Group level analysis and review of business units planning submissions

• Supporting through analytics, scenario modelling and clear presentation the recommendation to, and endorsement by the Board, of the Group’s Budget, Mid Term and Long Term Plan

• Preparation of insightful briefing materials for senior management & Board

• Partnering with the business to assist with decision making support analysis and an effective, efficient planning process (Global Pipeline & Projects Management, Therapy Area Finance teams, Planning delivery and technical teams)

• Support critical annual processes, such as Mid and Long Term plan restatements

• Driving simplification and standardisation to the Group Planning process and systems, creating a best in class planning process, systems and visualisations for senior management

• Analyse the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange rates, briefing senior management and supporting the Business Performance team and Cash team

• Working closely with the Business performance team, to support their delivery of monthly, quarterly and yearly management reporting of the AZ Group, as well as short term forecasting.

• Supporting Senior Management ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential for the Role:

• Excellent system skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills

• Problem solving skills, ability to identify root causes and propose or implement robust solutions

• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality and reliability of deliverables

• Able to connect and develop a strong working relationship with various teams (i.e. within GP&BP, Planning Delivery and other Technical teams, Group Platforms Leads, Therapy Area Finance teams, Global Projects & Portfolio Management Finance team among others)

• Proactive and delivery focused, comfortable working in a dynamic, challenging environment, able to work independently (i.e. with limited guidance) and under tight timelines

• Experienced in commercial finance, FP&A

• Analytical Finance Professional with the ability to deliver succinct, high impact briefing material suitable for CFO, CEO, Senior Executive team / Board level audiences

• Enjoys working closely to senior management, learning about the strategic management of the company and has the ability to support their decision making

Desirable for the Role:

• Prior experience in Regional or Group environment

• Prior experience in Pharmaceuticals

• Knowledge of Hyperion Planning including SmartView

Why AstraZeneca?

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, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

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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.