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AstraZeneca · 8 hours ago

Head of Finance, US CVRM

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company seeking a Head of Finance for the US Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic (CVRM) portfolio. The role involves leading financial management services, partnering with brand leads, and driving financial commitments while ensuring compliance and optimizing resources.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to the Therapeutic Area VP, brand leads, and leadership team members on key business decisions

Manage portfolio P&L forecasts and budget performance for multiple brands and major alliances

Provide financial analysis, expense & performance management, and monitor financial goals

Drive the delivery of a consistent Strategic Planning Cycle to enhance financial performance

Lead financial analysis on investments and marketing initiatives, fostering a value-driven mindset

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes to achieve targets

Ensure financial budget ownership across the team and provide necessary training

Prepare presentations for senior management on performance management and forecasts

Drive continuous process improvement and innovation in anticipation of portfolio growth

Ensure compliance with SOX 404 and sound financial principles

Develop and coach finance directors & managers for career success

Contribute to the overall financial success of the US BBU as a member of the US BBU Finance Leadership Team

Qualification

Hyperion PlanningSAPFinancial AnalysisBudget ManagementPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceChange ManagementCommunication SkillsTeamworkAttention to DetailLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Ten years diversified financial experience, or related business area including five in the pharmaceutical industry

Experience in a brand leadership role and/or dealing with senior management

Knowledge of US operating model

Excellent technical skills and experience including Hyperion Planning, SAP, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical ability and demonstrated strategic influencing skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including oral and written

Demonstrated ability to perform in an environment that emphasizes teamwork

Demonstrated ability to successfully work as a change agent in a dynamic work environment

Confidence in working with Senior Management

High degree of accuracy with attention to detail

Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple and frequently changing priorities

Demonstrated capability to meet strict deadlines with a high level of ownership and strong sense of urgency

Preferred

MBA in Finance and/or public accounting background

Brand knowledge and experience

Demonstrated strong upward career trajectory, with drive, ambition, and demonstrated sound judgment

Qualified finance professional operating at the senior level

Experience of leading a finance team and working within a global organization

Experience of working in a global pharmaceutical organization/understanding of the commercial aspects

Excellent commercial knowledge of the business area and US financial environment

Impact and Influence/Collaborative Partnering

Organizational Awareness – demonstrates knowledge of corporate business context

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees