Finance Portfolio Manager
Finance Portfolio Manager
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Finance Portfolio Manager
Location: Luton
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a global innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company At AstraZeneca we are dedicated to discovering developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. Our Finance department is at the heart of this mission driving strategic priorities and enabling transformative processes.
Group Controllers (GC) and Global Finance Services (GFS) is the core of our Finance function responsible for designing and delivering high-quality easy-to-operate finance processes. These processes enable our customers to focus on AstraZenecas strategic priorities. Our finance team plays a crucial role in driving the companys cash focus by managing supplier and customer payment terms and practices with discipline. AstraZenecas Finance department is currently undergoing an ambitious broad-ranging multi-year transformation program. GFS processes cover various areas such as record to report purchase to pay order to cash tax and financial planning. Group Controllers play a critical role in overseeing all aspects related to financial reporting analysis and control.
Strategy and Service Enablement Team support develop and drive GC and GFS deliverables and strategy. Finance Governance & Portfolio Management is part of this opportunity involves supervising a diverse range of projects making sure they align with strategic goals and follow governance frameworks. Reporting to the Director of Finance Governance & Portfolio Management youll play a crucial role in our ambitious transformation program.
Accountabilities:
- Portfolio Management: Support the management of Finance portfolio encompassing significant projects across Operations GPO-led initiatives and other areas with substantial impacts on Finance processes data systems and organisational structure. This involves contacting collaborators gathering status updates monitoring and communicating the progress of each project.
- Project Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to the Finance Governance Framework and meet audit control requirements and standards.
- Governance and Prioritisation: Manage the governance of Finance projects including the prioritisation of project initiatives initiation and management of dependencies risks and resource optimisation.
- Meeting Documentation: Capture detailed minutes during meetings ensure action items are completed by assigned owners and regularly update and follow up on open actions.
- Issue Resolution: Identify manage and resolve significant issues risks dependencies and resource constraints within the portfolio to facilitate project success.
- Support Automation Efforts: Assist the Finance Governance Director in automating the Finance Portfolio and Subject Matter Expert (SME) resourcing work.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in business administration Finance Project Management or a related field.
- Proven track record in project management or relevant roles and demonstrating a solid understanding of operational processes and financial management.
- Understanding of Finance processes information data and common technology (including SAP) to identify dependencies and appropriate sequencing.
- Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to use a range of influencing techniques building strong working relationships.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Familiarity with Smartsheet Power BI SharePoint Online Service Now will be a plus.
- Professional qualification in Project Management tool Power BI PowerApps knowledge and process flow chart tools.
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. 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.
At AstraZeneca youll be part of a dedicated team that works towards improving patient care daily. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced environment we thrive on creativity and smart risks. Here youll find countless opportunities to build an unrivaled reputation while contributing to something biggermaking a difference in patients lives through our science-led enterprise.
Ready to take your career to new heights Apply now and become part of our journey!
Date Posted
24-Jun-2025Closing Date
09-Jul-2025Our 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.Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
