Sr Manager RD Finance FPA

This is what you will do:

The Senior Manager R&D FinanceFP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) will provide Finance Planning and Analysis Support for Alexion Global R&D and Medical Affairs. This role will report indirectly to the Sr.Dir. R&D Finance FP&A and will work closely with the Head of R&D Finance the Alexion R&D finance team the Enterprise R&D Finance team and the GPT Finance business partners to drive global deliverables in reporting planning and adhoc projects across the R&D and Medical Affairs functions. We are seeking an individual with a solid record of contributions leading to improved financial performance heightened productivity and enhanced internal controls and forecasting modelling.

The Senior Manager R&D FinanceFP&A role will require interactions and collaboration throughout the Alexion and AstraZeneca organization including Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Global Financial Services (GFS) and Senior Business Leadership. The role will require a high level of learning agility and the ability to work across diverse business areas and a geographically dispersed organization. It will require the ability to navigate in a complex matrixed business model and to communicate effectively across the Finance R&D Team and business leaders.

You will be responsible for:

This position will have a broad range of responsibilities including delivering solid financial controlling support business partnering financial analysis insights generation trade off recommendations and resource allocation decision support. This individual will play a pivotal role in financial consolidations managementreporting improving the current forecasting & planning processes and supporting the transformation of the FP&A function while we continue to integrate and align our ways of working with AstraZeneca. Activities include:

• Deliver monthly R&D reporting and analysis including Senior Management reports andfunctional financial summaries.

• Leverage complex financial and business information to bring insight to business leaders and influence business decision making.

• Support the Sr.Dir. R&D Finance FP&A on all aspects of forecasting and budget planning for the R&D and Medical Affairs Organizations.

• Work closely with cross functional teams business leaders to identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies automations and standardization. Will also be fundamental to align on the ways of working with AstraZeneca R&D.

• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analyses for key metrics and special projects.

• Facilitate monthly headcount and manpower tracking in support of financial forecasting.

• Manage and deliver clear view of business/financial Riskand Opportunities not only understand and explaining the monthly and YTD variances but also analysis the YTG (Year to Go) numbers and assumptions.

You will need to have:

• 5 years experience in Finance/Controlling position.

• Experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry.

• Interpersonal skills with ability to work with others as well as independently.

• Strong competences in quantitative analysis and accounting concepts.

• Solid Computer skill and knowledge (MS Excel Power Point SAP).

• Knowledge of consolidation and financial planning systems (BPC Hyperion COGNOS Anaplan).

• Fluency in English both written and oral mandatory

• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an officebased role employees must be able with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and nonlinear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

• Abilitity to foster a strong collaborative spirit;

We would prefer for you to have:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with crossfunctional management.

• High sense of urgency and ability to identify creative solutions to advanced time sensitive problems by balancing achievement of process objectives with practical considerations.

• Strong customer service focus with a drive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.

• Strong ability to implement best practices in backoffice operations in an organized and structure fashion;

• Commitment to driving competitive advantage while managing costs improving quality and managing risks.

• Commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming obstacles and challenges in a timesensitive environment.

• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple work streams while remaining calm and effective under pressure.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isnt ordinary. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and each other. Combined with our brave pioneering spirit we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. At Alexion grow and innovate in a business with a rapidly expanding portfolio. Enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit of a leading biotech while meeting the needs of some of the most underserved patients in the world. You will be empowered with tailored development programs designed not just for skill enhancement but for fostering a deep understanding of our patients journeys. Youre supported by exceptional leaders ready to lift you in marketing compliance and beyond. Make an impact by driving change with integrity in a culture that celebrates diversity innovation and connection to patient experiences.

As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in 2026. Find out more information here:Kendall Square Press Release

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