Compliance Senior Analyst, Global Finance Services

Location: Warsaw, Poland
Hybrid model of work: 3 days in office, 2 remote per week

AstraZeneca Poland is a key global site that is dynamically growing in all departments – from commercial, R&D, IT, Global Trial Safety Review, Global Procurement Services, HR and Global Finance Services. Warsaw is one of the key Global Clinical Trial Centres in the world and plays a key role in AstraZeneca’s success. The work that we do here is valued and makes a direct impact to the enterprise, and to society. Here you are part of a multi-national team with a strong reputation worldwide for excellence and innovation.

Global Finance Services (GFS) are the engine of finance, enabling AstraZeneca to serve patients in the best possible way. The group is responsible for the delivery of back and middle office finance services across AstraZeneca and has the vision of being ONE connected team, with ONE innovative plan and transforming our operation to work in ONE agile way.

GFS services are delivered from 3 regional service centres in EMEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas, a significant proportion of the back-office activities are carried out by our external partner GenPact from locations in India, Romania, Guatemala, Poland, and Brazil. There are approximately 1,200 staff within GFS globally including 650 working for GFS under the GenPact contract.

The GFS Compliance Organization is responsible for guaranteeing a healthy control environment across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Eurasia, both for manufacturing and commercial entities, through an efficient SOX and Financial Controls Framework (FCF) and through execution over those controls for key processes.

What you'll do

Role overview

The GFS Site Compliance Senior Analyst will work closely with key stakeholders, Commercial and Operations (manufacturing) departments to create awareness and understanding of the risks in the financial processes and in the internal controls’ framework. The person is required to assess and evaluate SOX & FCF controls’ design & operational effectiveness, support control deficiency assessment, manage and deliver compliance testing of FCF controls, support delivery of audits and provide ad hoc training and compliance advice, as required.

The GFS Site Compliance Senior Analyst reports directly to the GFS Site Compliance Manager and cooperates closely with key stakeholders and Financial Controls & Compliance Group (FC&CG).

Typical accountabilities:

• Assist with detailed scoping/planning for testing of internal controls to ensure applicability of controls to be tested
• Propose/maintain SOX and FCF control changes
• Prepare/amend detailed test plans for financial controls in compliance with annual SOX and FCF requirements
• Co-ordinate delivery of and carry out FCF control testing as needed
• Support the preparation of SOX and FCF compliance and group reporting
• Review documentation updates of business processes and related controls
• Ensure that the internal control framework of financial processes, controls governance set-up and segregation of duties are continuously monitored for process changes and changes are implemented appropriately
• Provide support and advice to control owners around the delivery of controls
• Handle process and control evaluation, design, development, set requirements and ensure alignment with the business and stakeholders. Additionally, handle global implementation and effectiveness testing of controls and processes as a part of our internal control reviews.
• Driving standardization, lean transformation, and automation of control processes to improve consistency, reduce waste, and accelerate cycle times
• Assist with preparation and delivery of annual training and safeguard knowledge about compliance within the GFS Team
• Reporting and Control Execution Governance
• System Administration – IRM
• Cooperate and maintain good relationship with various stakeholders/colleagues
• Participate or drive projects where compliance awareness is required

Essential for the role

• 3 years of experience with a minimum of one year of compliance/SOX/audit/internal control experience
• Self-motivation and a commitment to teamwork are key
• A recognized controls, finance or accounting background
• Cross-boundary experience including building relationships remotely and cross-culturally
• Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams
• English Language proficiency is a must, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial management
• Good understanding of accounting principles (e.g. accruals; cost centres; budgeting)
• Excellent PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Use of general office and financial systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be self-driven and able work independently during certain periods of the year

Desirable

• Part qualified finance professional or working towards a recognized financial or auditing qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIA).
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Power Tools (e.g. Power Apps, Power BI)
• Experience of working in pharmaceutical industry

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.