.At AstraZeneca, we are not afraid to do things differently.
We are building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.
This means we are opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
Our scientific research and development is afforded the utmost respect, so we give our people the same.
We do everything we can to make sure each AstraZeneca person has everything they need to stretch themselves and see what they can achieve.As Finance Business Partner, you will report to the local Finance Director.High-level summary of the position The main purpose of the position is to:Support the delivery (and maximisation) of the marketing Company scorecard objectives.Lead business plan/forecasting cycles and reviews.Provide clarity and explanations on market commercial performance.Provide high-quality financial and commercial input/insight into investment decisions, challenge key forecasting assumptions, identify risks & opportunities, and deliver expert business partnering with quality financial analysis & creative ideas.Act as a leader and partner, delivering value by engaging effectively with the Market Commercial team & extended Finance teams (Region / GFS) to ensure quality business partnering and being a catalyst for change in driving commercial performance.Responsibilities In addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function, the following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities, and tasks associated with this job title:Support the delivery of our Scorecard Objectives and long-term business strategy.Lead business plan/forecasting cycles and reviews.Have joint accountability with the business for the accuracy of forecasts, with an excellent understanding of the business model and financial drivers, to deliver accurate sales/brand forecasts and ensure the appropriate investment/resourcing.Develop and challenge key forecasting assumptions, bringing business knowledge and compelling scenario modelling to support strategic decisions.Set stretching but attainable performance targets and incentives, aligned to strategy and operational plans.Support the commercial alliances including monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.Support the preparation of presentations and financial analysis used for Senior Leadership reviews.Performance Deliver expert financial analysis of performance, forecasts, key risks, and opportunities based on in-market data/insight/trends to understand and explain root causes:Provide quality input, creative approaches, influence & recommendation for investment decisions.Explore needs with internal customers and utilise this information to improve business results showing significant commercial and business acumen