Business Analyst in Controllership

Job title:

Business Analyst in Controllership

Company:

AstraZeneca

Job description

Business Analyst in Controllership
Location: WarsawHybrid Model: minimum 3 days from the office in Warsaw per weekBusiness areaGlobal Finance Services (GFS) is at the heart of the AZ Finance function. We are accountable to the AZ Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes which combined with exceptional business analysis and insight, enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities. Our remit covers record to report, procure to pay and order to cash, tax, planning and forecasting and management reporting.Role ProfileAs a Business Analyst you will provide expertise to ensure the financial reporting of the companies’ business change initiatives are correctly reflected and will be the main point of contact for the business. You will be required to work across geographies, teams and business areas to coordinate and analyze data from a variety of sources and provide information and reports to key internal and external stakeholders. Within the role you will be required to identify and drive continuous improvements as well as ensuring that the wider business changes affecting the process are implemented as well as supporting and mentoring the Business Analysts in both their day to day activities and personal development.Your core deliverables will include:

• Acting as a business partner and subject matter expert, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide analytical and strategic support, primarily concerning the global divestment process.
• Being accountable and responsible for the end-to-end closing processes, while adhering to AstraZeneca accounting policies and standards. This includes coordinating the month-end closing and ensuring that all activities and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Preparing journal entries requiring analytical insight.
• Performing internal controls designed to prevent and mitigate key financial risks.
• Preparing and reviewing a variety of reconciliations, and providing in-depth analysis of balance sheet account movements.
• Preparing and reviewing accurate, in-depth monthly reports, some of which will be provided to third parties, and providing critical analysis of variations.
• Working across different markets, delivery centers, and process towers to ensure accurate, high-quality financial information is provided to business teams and third parties.
• Managing data collection and proactively handling queries from internal auditors, local stakeholders, and Group Financial Reporting.
• Coordinating audit processes, including the preparation and review of reports.
• Assisting in better business decisions through the provision of financial expertise and insightful analysis.
• Identifying and delivering opportunities for standardization and continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Qualified finance professional or equivalent (relevant studies or professional certificate, for example ACCA/CIMA).
• At least 5 years of R2R/Controlling experience.
• English language proficiency.
• Knowledge and experience with the following tools: SAP, MS Excel,
• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Experience in accounting department of international organization.
• Lean mindset, ability to detect problems, identify possibilities and propose solution.

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:

• The best team to support you,
• Multisport card,
• Pension plan,
• Life insurance,
• after-work events,
• private medical care
• lunch card,
• bright and spacious environment,
• sustainable office working environment.

Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial – finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.Date Posted 23-kwi-2025Closing Date 09-maj-2025AstraZeneca 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.

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:34:56 GMT

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