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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Lead Finance Business Partner - R&I and V&I

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 12
Full-timeHamburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of a relevant university degree.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in finance or controlling, preferably in marketing or sales organizations and another area such as a regional or global role, corporate finance, or finance-manager leadership for a midsize market; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical-device experience is preferred.
  • More than 5 years of demonstrated direct or indirect leadership experience in finance.
  • Very good analytical thinking and numerical understanding.
  • Ability to handle complex tasks confidently, with analytical and strategic skills, critical and quick thinking, decision-making ability, and goal orientation.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional decisions and motivate employees without a direct reporting line.
  • Very good communication and presentation skills, ability to present complex relationships simply, and experience presenting to senior management.
  • Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and work in a team.
  • Willingness to take risks, action-oriented behavior, flexibility in a dynamic work environment, and willingness to develop oneself and the status quo.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams and strong social competence.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Good working knowledge of SAP, Excel, business intelligence software, and other analytical tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the R&I and V&I budgeting and planning process, including RBU, MTP, and Budget, in collaboration with the FP&A Lead Germany.
  • Act as a trusted finance advisor to BuD R&I and V&I and the Country CFO.
  • Manage and own the monthly close for the R&I and V&I businesses, ensuring a high-quality month-end close and forecast accuracy.
  • Prepare in-depth financial analyses of budgets, forecasts, and actual results for monthly senior-management review; triangulate financials, market insights, and market share to understand key business drivers.
  • Lead preparation of country-visit presentations and associated analyses for senior management.
  • Own local financial planning for R&I and V&I.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional areas, including Pricing & Market Access on discounts and AIMs, particularly around financial planning processes RBU2 and MTP.
  • Maintain a strategic overview of the therapeutic areas and develop proposals for resource reallocation among brands within R&I and V&I.
  • Identify growth opportunities and performance improvements, and develop action-oriented proposals with the business to achieve goals.
  • Share responsibility for business strategy and the performance cycle of the respective therapeutic areas in the cross-functional team.
  • Share best practices within German and regional/global teams.
  • Participate actively in S&OP meetings, focusing on growth and forecast accuracy for R&I and V&I brands.
  • Continuously improve process efficiency by leveraging AI and promoting a growth mindset.

Desired Qualifications

  • Understanding of the German pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical-device market.
  • International mobility for further development is highly desired.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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