Business Analyst, FP&A Commercial

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. We’re on a journey of growth and evolution – to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

This role is an individual contributor who will be part of the GFS Commercial FP&A team and collaborating closely with Commercial FP&A, Controlling teams and other Global teams. You will be delivering the day to day FP&A activities of AZ Commercial Organization's which includes month end closing, reporting, analysis, planning & forecasting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting, Planning & Forecasting

• Responsible for month end close activities such as in providing robust, quality month end financial information to business teams.

• Interpret financial data to deliver quality variance analysis insightful commentary for management reporting on a timely and accurate basis.

• Proactive interaction with all stakeholders to provide inputs, challenge and outputs during forecasting updates

• Work with Finance Business Partners and business team to determine and highlight risks and opportunities throughout the forecasting process and produce insightful analysis for inclusion in core planning presentations.

Other role requirements

• Contribute in making business decisions by provision of financial expertise and insightful analysis to all ad hoc queries and provide support to ongoing projects.

• Ensure corporate governance standards are met, taking accountability for effective operation of relevant financial reporting controls.

• Find opportunities for standardization and simplification across the process area on a continual basis.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified finance professional (or equivalent) with 5+ years’ experience across accounting, controlling, and FP&A, including ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics.

• Extensive experience partnering with business team to shape plans, challenge assumptions, and translate financial insights into actionable decisions that improve revenue, margin, and cost outcomes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and core financial analysis tools; hands-on experience building or enhancing Power BI dashboards and storytelling with data is strongly preferred.

• Strong English verbal and written skills, with the confidence to present clear recommendations and simplify complex financial topics for non‑finance stakeholders.

• Experience of change management and building engagement.

• Cross-boundary experience, including establishing relationships remotely and cross-culturally.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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.