R&D Controlling Senior Business Analyst

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from the office

Join a global leader and make a more meaningful impact to patients’ lives

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

At AstraZeneca, every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. You may not feel you’re at the frontline of research but your role in changing patients’ lives is critical.  Our mission is ambitious, and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do and to always put patients first. Working at AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and our commitment to develop our people beyond what was thought possible.

About the role

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play an essential role in supporting your Manager in the delivery of the team objectives. You will be expected to build and maintain a strong relationship with internal customers and Business Partners. You may be required to use your expertise to contribute to special projects across GFS.
 

Typical Accountabilities

Business As Usual & Month end closing

• Accountable for end-to-end accounting activities, including: Month end closing coordination with all stakeholders; Ensuring the completeness of activities and that all deadlines are met
• Support reconciliations and tracking actual costs
• Balance Sheet & P&L Governance - preparation and review of month end closing reports and providing critical analysis of variations
• Fixed Assets Accounting (informed of the local review of tax and local GAAP subledgers)

Compliance & reporting

• Lead Financial control Process - conduct financial controls including data analytic and document corresponding results
• Support the external reporting and regulatory processes
• Coordinate data collection and manage queries with internal auditors & local stakeholders
• Coordination of preparation of year-end audit files and statutory financial statements

Others

• Deliver adequate financial input & analysis to support individuals and teams to make effective business decisions
• Acting as subject matter expert and working closely with senior stakeholders providing analytical and strategic support
• Support market implementation of global finance projects 

Stakeholder’s management

• Cooperating with back office team on the transactional activities they process etc. Previous experience on balance sheet reconciliation is required within cross-functional organization
• Continuously developing the relationship and knowledge of 3rd party service providers (enhance the communication and in case of necessity provide relevant support)

Essential

• Qualified finance professional or equivalent
• At least 2 years R2R/GL/controlling experience
• Capacity to solve problems, identify options and propose a reasoned solution
• English language proficiency is a must, both verbal and written
• Good PC skills including SAP & Excel skills
• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
• Experience in an accounting capacity within an international organization

Desirable

• Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams
• Experience in working in a customer orientated organisation

Please note that we are working in a hybrid model: 3 days from office per week.

Why AstraZeneca?

Join a vibrant and dynamic team with the passion and drive to push the boundaries of science. At AstraZeneca Poland we have a truly collaborative culture and way of working – supportive, open minded and eager to share knowledge. Ours is a ‘speak up’ culture – where your voice is heard and there is little time for hierarchy. A place of ownership, where we are empowered to lead at every level. Here you’ll be empowered and supported to develop further – given the freedom and autonomy to run with it and deliver.

Interested? Come and join our journey.