**Role Purpose**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 diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.Global Financial Services (GFS) was formed in Q3 2018 through the merger of Global Finance Operations, Integrated Finance Solutions and Cash Generation. GFS is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZ's strategic priorities.The creation of the Global Financial Services (GFS) centers in Warsaw (Poland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and San José (Costa Rica) will transform the _AZ Middle Office_ to a central function, supporting the business regions through simplification, standardization across the globe, and a structure that is scalable to support the bold ambition of becoming a $50bn company by 2025.We have exciting opportunities to join our GFS Center in San José, which will establish best practices and be responsible for providing support to embedded finance.**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 Oncology Hematology VP; 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 assist the Oncology Hematology Team 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.
