Finance Business Partner - R&D Finance

At AstraZeneca, we are not afraid to do things differently. We're building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening up new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

You will be welcomed into a dynamic business facing function that consists of brilliant colleagues supporting R&D Finance located at the Gothenburg site in Sweden. Here you will meet an inclusive culture that champions diversity and teamwork and a company always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

About the role

As a Project Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.You will be part of a multifaceted, business facing finance group, supporting the business with investment decisions to progress the pipeline, management of development costs and support of key portfolio and post deal management processes.

* As a member of several Early Product Teams, you will provide financial advice, support and challenge and act as the single point of contact for the Finance queries. addition, you will:
* Provide proactive and innovative financial analysis and scenario modelling to support teams in assessing the cost and value impact of critical project decisions, including clinical trial design and cost,
* Ensure that all investment decisions have an internally consistent, robust financial case supporting them.
* Provide input to all governance body papers (e.g. Early Stage Portfolio Committee), leading the preparation of the financial sections
* Ensure senior Finance leaders are appropriately briefed ahead of key decision points
* Deliver Post Deal Management Finance support for any external agreements in the brand area. This includes understanding and managing AZ financial rights and obligations, communicating this insight to relevant project/function management and to finance departments located in the regional hubs and other SET areas.
* Work with the TA Finance Directors to monitor the value of R&D spend and assess the impact of any key changes to project development assumptions and key deviations from plan.
* Supporting the month close analysis and preparation of the quarterly forecast process with up to date asset valuations and forecasts
* Undertake ad hoc project work to assist in the improvement of Project Finance team working practices.



Essential for the role

As our Project Finance Manager you need an analytical demeanor while simultaneously oriented to problem-solving. You have to be focused on delivery and be able to present multiple scenarios for a given task. The customer is always at the front and you are dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. We believe you to be a strong communicator, utilizing your interpersonal skills to work efficiently with senior stakeholders within and outside Finance.

* Minimum Finance/Business bachelor degree
* Proven track record and knowledge in forecasting, financial modelling and decision analysis required
* Intellectual and analytical capabilities -- deals exceptionally well with developing concepts and initiatives, complexity, ambiguity and multiple priorities
* Ability to work and communicate effectively in a complex, global environment while appreciating and respecting cultural and organizational diversity
* Organizational agility - builds consensus through formal and informal channels and relationships; organizationally savvy
* Integrity and trust - unwavering commitment to "doing the right thing"



Desirable

* Experience of working in a global pharmaceutical organisation/ understanding of the drug development life cycle and/or commercial aspects
* Accounting qualification



Join an ambitious company that's on a mission to do more and be more!



So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!



Welcome with your application; CV and cover letter, no later than 23rd November.



Where can I find out more?

AstraZeneca:

https://www.astrazeneca.com/

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Our site in Gothenburg:

https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/goteborg.html