Senior Financial Analyst (Oncology)

Senior Financial Analyst – Oncology

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to expand your career at AstraZeneca, a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry? With our Oncology portfolio growing rapidly, we are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join us on this exciting journey. Reporting to the Franchise Finance Director, you will be pivotal in providing high-quality financial management services, offering critical input into strategic and operational business decisions. Your insightful analysis and reporting will help drive franchise objectives forward. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be integral to the Finance Team, supporting the delivery of team objectives.

Reporting, Planning & Forecasting:

• Responsible for month-end close for your area of expertise
• Provide robust, quality month-end financial information to business teams
• Interpret financial data and deliver quality variance analysis and insightful commentary for management reporting
• Engage proactively with the business to provide inputs, challenge, and outputs during forecasting updates
• Prepare and monitor AZ & Alliance budgets, partnering with the franchise team
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and Finance Directors to identify risks and opportunities throughout the forecasting process

Other role requirements:

• Assist in better business decisions by providing financial expertise and insightful analysis to ad hoc queries
• Ensure corporate governance standards are met, taking accountability for effective operation of relevant financial reporting controls
• Identify opportunities for standardization and simplification across the process area

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA a plus
• Qualified finance professional or equivalent, with 3+ years accounting / controlling / FP&A experience
• Knowledge of management accounting and reporting
• Confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial management
• Ability to work well in and across matrix & diverse teams
• Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint, SAP, Hyperion
• Ability to analyze data and identify key drivers
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, energetic, proactive, resilient

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of working in a customer-oriented organization
• Experience in a global organization or pharmaceutical company
• Cross-boundary experience, including building relationships remotely and cross-culturally
• Experience of working in a matrix organization
• Team Supervisory/people management experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find yourself immersed in a fast-paced environment where innovation thrives. Our dynamic team is driven by new technology and digital advancements that propel our enterprise forward. We embrace challenges head-on, knowing that our efforts have a profound impact on patients' lives globally. With countless opportunities for growth and development, this is where you can build an exceptional career while contributing to something bigger.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of our journey!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $91,661 to $137,492. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

30-Jun-2025

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.