**Role Profile**As a FP&A Science Business Analyst you will be working in a team that operates monthly financial analysis and reporting. Main tasks will include calculating, submitting, and presenting P&L figures during planning cycles, while developing and improving those same processes over time. You will be required to coordinate and analyze data from a variety of sources on a monthly basis and must acquire business acumen to generate deep analysis and provide information to support business decision-making.**Your core deliverables will include**:Provide robust, quality month end financial information to Science designated function; gather information, challenge back and deliver forecast, to ensure these are based on R&D assumptions across the function; deliver adequate financial input & analysis to support scientists and teams to make effective business decisions.**Key Responsibilities**- Execute month-end financial reporting and analysis activities and related deliverables in a timely an accurate manner, including initial commentary and business insight.- Validate P&L figures prior to sign off in close coordination with the R&D function.- Support the planning cycle processes (budgeting/forecasting) as required, according to internal guidelines and reported timely and accurately.- Analyze complex financial information for trends, issues and opportunities and create action-oriented reporting to understand any unexpected variance.- Analyze risk management and project budgeting for future Hematology launches.- Actively participate in initiatives for process improvement and standardization across the different business areas.- Build effective relationships with business partners and deliver excellent customer service.- Ad hoc projects may be assigned as needed.**Essential Criteria**- A recognized qualification in finance (Bachelor), business administration, accounting, economics or any related career.- 3+ years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).- Customer oriented individual.- English language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to a non-financial audience.- Knowledge of accounting fundamentals (eg. GAAP, P&L, BS, CAPEX, accruals, cost centers).- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, ability to work with large databases).**Desirable Criteria**- Experience in the pharmaceutical or retail industry considered a plus.- Proficiency in the usage of SAP, Smart View/Hyperion Financial Management.- Cross boundary experience including building relationships remotely and cross-culturally.**Competences and Others**- Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail- Self-driven- Customer service oriented with solid communication skills- Critical thinking- Creative thinking- Team player: ability to collaborate effectively- Schedule flexibility**Other Role Requirements**- Flexibility to travel and work in another AZ facilities outside the country when necessary.**Internal and External Contacts/Customers**- The GFS function will interface with the Back-Office areas, Embedded Finance (R&D Finance VPs), Scientists from multiple R&D functions, internal and external auditors.
