Finance Business Manager Evinova

Finance Business Manager Evinova
Location: Warsaw, Hybrid model: 3 days from office 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.

Evinova delivers market-leading digital health solutions that are science-based, evidence-led, and human experience-driven. Thoughtful risks and quick decisions come together to accelerate innovation across health care sector. Be part of a diverse team that pushes the boundaries of science by digitally empowering a deeper understanding of the patients we’re helping. Launch groundbreaking digital solutions that improve the patients’ experience and deliver better health outcomes. 

Typical accountabilities:

R2R + MEC

• Perform month-end close activities: reviewing and analyzing of financial accounts, preparing journal entries to post accruals and provisions, raising netting invoices for quarterly and monthly recharges. Ensuring intercompany journals are completed.
• Forecasting activities: Opex planning, supporting any Provision planning, support asset recognition(hand held devices).
• Provide insight to financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant Management Reporting (presentation and financial analysis used during Senior Leadership Team reviews).
• Work closely with business stakeholders (such as Marketing and Digital) providing analytical and strategic support during planning cycles.
• Work with IT to facilitate cutover to automated processes through period of transition to end-state financial systems, ensuring compliance to standard ways of GFS deliver. 
• Simplification of finance processes and foster a culture of best practice sharing in the area of expertise.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting related to business unit management and governance meetings as appropriate.

Compliance

• Ensure SOX and FCF (Financial Controls Framework) effectiveness.
• All relevant financial controls are performed to a high standard & documented.
• Continuous improvement of audit processes and reporting.
• Develop and maintain system checks as to ensure quality of reporting data.
• Develop and maintain reporting checks as to ensure data quality in our P&L and balance sheet.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential for the role:

• Experience of using multiple finance systems (incl. SAP) & working with interfaces between systems
• Experience of working with colleagues inside & outside of finance
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills, including oral & written English
• Experience of accounting &/or controlling activities including: month-end close, reconciliations & variance analysis, financial controls, strong Excel skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a global organisation
• Audit experience

Personal Characteristics:

• Proactive & take the initiative
• Be comfortable in forging the path to the end state
• Attention to detail
• Challenge status quo
• Build strong, trusting relationships
• Team player
  

Why AstraZeneca?
Join a vibrant and dynamic team with the passion and drive to push the boundaries of science. At AstraZeneca Poland we have a truly collaborative culture and way of working – supportive, open minded and eager to share knowledge. Ours is a ‘speak up’ culture – where your voice is heard and there is little time for hierarchy. A place of ownership, where we are empowered to lead at every level. Here you’ll be empowered and supported to develop further – given the freedom and autonomy to run with it and deliver.

Interested? Come and join our journey. 

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.