Junior Finance Business Partner

AstraZeneca Vacancy: Junior Finance Business Partner

Location: Operations Lomas Verdes

AstraZeneca is seeking an ambitious and dedicatedJunior Finance Business Partnerto join our Operations team at Lomas Verdes. This is a key role for talented finance professionals passionate about supporting business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ethical Leadership & Compliance:Champion ethical conduct and ensure strict adherence to AstraZeneca’s financial, ethical, and operational compliance standards.
• Business Partnering:Collaborate across departments to proactively anticipate financial needs, prepare business cases, and deliver tailored solutions, including capacity management and KPI tracking.
• Operational Performance:Partner closely with stakeholders to support robust financial forecasting, drive process improvement, and promote financial education throughout the site.
• Manufacturing Performance:Analyze budget versus actual performance (OPEX, CAPEX, productivity, provisions), identify cost optimization opportunities, and enhance financial impact of manufacturing activities.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance:Lead automation of financial and operational reporting, support compliance with financial policies, and help oversee controls for capital expansion projects.
• Collaboration:Work with the GFS–Costa Rica Operations team for accurate monthly close and timely financial reporting.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degreein Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related business discipline.
• 5-7 yearsof relevant experience in accounting/finance, withat least 3 years in manufacturing finance.
• Strong knowledgeof ERP systems (general ledger, cost accounting, project accounting).
• Deep understandingof manufacturing and the financial management of plant operations.
• Proven capabilitiesin business partnering, communication, presentation, and collaboration, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Language: Fluent English (writing, speaking & understanding)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in aglobal pharmaceutical organizationor solid knowledge of drug development life cycles and commercial dynamics.
• Demonstrated success working withinmultidisciplinary teams, with the ability to engage and influence senior managers.
• Reliable team player, able to drive cross-functional outcomes in fast-paced environments.
• Strong skills for navigating change, managing uncertainty, and transforming challenges into opportunities.

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AstraZeneca 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.