FP&A Business Analyst - Global Functions

Business Analyst

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid model: 3 days from office per week

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca Poland is a key global site that is dynamically growing in all departments – from commercial, R&D, IT, Global Trial Safety Review, Global Procurement Services, HR and Global Finance Services. Warsaw is one of the key Global Clinical Trial Centres in the world and plays a key role in AstraZeneca’s success. The work that we do here is valued and makes a direct impact to the enterprise, and to society. Here you are part of a multi-national team with a strong reputation worldwide for excellence and innovation.

As an FP&A Business Analyst in our team, you will support Financial Planning & Reporting. This includes planning, reporting as well as month-end closing activities.

The areas supported are the manpower and OPEX costs of Global Functions at AstraZeneca such as Global IT, Enabling and Operations central functions. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners mainly located in the UK. In additional to analytical tasks, you will also be involved in various initiatives within the team and throughout the Global Finance Services at AstraZeneca.

Global Finance Services is located in three regions (EMEA, APAC and LATAM) and it operates as part of AstraZeneca Global Finance team, handling middle-office tasks.

We are looking for a motivated individual ready to develop and deepen practical financial knowledge with us.

Main accountabilities:

• Performing month end closing activities:
  • Preparing accruals, P&L reviews, reconciliations, internal charges
  • Preparing monthly financial reports and analysing variances to the budget
  • Presenting results with explanations and meaningful commentaries to stakeholders
• Taking active part in forecasting and budgeting cycles (Phased Budget, quarterly updates and long-term planning):
  • Communicating with Business regarding the forecast data collection
  • Preparing preliminary results and their revision
  • Loading and reconciling forecast data in global planning system
  • Preparation of reporting packs and further analysis
  • Subsequent ad-hoc analysis and reports preparation
• Close cooperation with Finance Business Partners mainly located in the UK and with GFS Customer Leads/Managers in Warsaw,
• Coordination and analysis of data from a variety of sources
• Providing ad-hoc information to support business decisions
• Masterdata/Hierarchy/Mapping/System integrity maintenance 

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of professional experience within Finance, e.g. FP&A, GL, R2R, Controlling
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Confidence in working with different stakeholders including senior roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proactive attitude
• Very good PC skills, including advanced Excel
• SAP, Hyperion, Blackline, COUPA, VBA will be an asset

What we offer

Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s
a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: gym access, after-work events, lunch & learns, bright and spacious environment, sustainable office working environment, networking events. Additionally, we`re happy to offer wide and various benefits package, including yearly bonus, multisport card, even up to 5 days of additional holidays, pension plan, private medical care, life insurance and a lot more...

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.