Job Purpose:

Will have a good understanding of the business or function in which they work. Will work independently preparing major unit or group financial statements, business unit or group management reporting analysis, and may mentor others. May sit on cross functional teams, crafting the right financial control environment for that team.

  Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Manages delivery of finance support at a country or business line level
• Owns delivery of several finance activities and programs
• Operates independently raising only the most sophisticated issues.
• Acts as a finance specialist in a single technical area providing specialist advice or heading-up project delivery in this area.
• Works with management to understand business priorities and tailor Finance support to local requirements.
• Regularly reviews finance policies and processes, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for change.
• Manages delivery of finance services within the departmental budget
• Mentors more junior staff and acts as a point of reference in own specialist area.

Minimum Criteria and Proficiencies

• Qualified specialist finance or accounting professional
• Experience of working as a service provider within or to a large organisation
• Experience of working within regulatory frameworks
• Significant experience within a specialist area, e.g. accounting, tax, treasury
• Finance/ accounting related degree
• Specialist financial qualification

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.