Manager, Deal Finance & M&A

• Support the construction of business cases ensuring that all key issuessensitivitiesand risks are evaluated and accurately reflected.

• Buildaccuratevaluation and transaction models using automation and AI-assisted tooling that reflect the expected financial statement implications of potential transactions.

• Use generative AI and advanced analytics to accelerate industry research and company and product analysis drawing insight from large unstructured datasets.

• Provide input into deal structuring supporting the assessment of transaction value and financial termsincludingreviewofcontracts and term sheets for their financial implications.

• Support financial due diligence coordinating with AZ tax accounting and treasury experts as.

• Present findings alongside a senior Deal Finance colleague to AZ senior management and other internal decision-making bodies and support the preparation of financial sections of papers and briefings.

• Work across multiple deals atdifferent stagesof the deal cycle using excellent time management and prioritisation.

• Help embed AI and automation within Deal Finance sharing what works and building reusable tools and templates.

• A strong academic and professional foundation degree from a leading university plusideally a relevant quantitative or financial qualification (ACA CFA MBA or equivalent)or working towards one.

• Financial fundamentals a solid understanding of cash vs. profit and of value-based cashflow metrics plus a working knowledge of relevant technical accounting principles.

• Financialanalysis andmodelling strong financial analysisvaluationand financial-modelling skills (particularly MS Excel) with confident clear storytelling.

• Data analysisthe ability to collate clean and analyse large datasets to surface the key drivers of value and risk.

• AI curiosity comfort adoptingnew technologyusing AI and generative-AI tools to accelerate analysis research and modelling paired with the judgment to challenge andvalidatetheir output.

• A compelling communicator able to convey financial recommendations to both financial and non-financial audiences in a concisecollaborativeandimpactful way.

• Energeticresilientand tenacious able to manage multiple projects under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment working both independently and as part of multifunctional transaction teams.

• Genuine curiosity a keen interest in business development emergingtechnologyand the wider pharmaceutical industry.

• Industry experience ideally within a Biotech or Pharma corporate environment.

• Hands-on AI and data tooling experience with generative AI machine learningautomationor data-science tools.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZenecawerededicated to being a Great Place to Work whereyoureempowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.Theresno better place to make a difference to medicinepatientsand society. Ours is an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and is committed to lifelong learninggrowthand development.Wereon an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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Ifyoureinspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do join us! And ifyoureexcited by this role butdontmeet every requirementwedstill encourage you to apply werehappy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process so just let us know what you need.

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