Business Analyst

hace 2 semanas

San José, Costa Rica AstraZeneca A tiempo completo

**Role Profile**

As a FP&A Science Business Analyst you will be working in a team that operates monthly financial analysis and reporting. Main tasks will include calculating, submitting, and presenting P&L figures during planning cycles, while developing and improving those same processes over time. You will be required to coordinate and analyze data from a variety of sources on a monthly basis and must acquire business acumen to generate deep analysis and provide information to support business decision-making.

**Your core deliverables will include**:
Provide robust, quality month end financial information to Science designated function; gather information, challenge back and deliver forecast, to ensure these are based on R&D assumptions across the function; deliver adequate financial input & analysis to support scientists and teams to make effective business decisions.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Execute month-end financial reporting and analysis activities and related deliverables in a timely an accurate manner, including initial commentary and business insight.
- Validate P&L figures prior to sign off in close coordination with the R&D function.
- Support the planning cycle processes (budgeting/forecasting) as required, according to internal guidelines and reported timely and accurately.
- Analyze complex financial information for trends, issues and opportunities and create action-oriented reporting to understand any unexpected variance.
- Analyze risk management and project budgeting for future Hematology launches.
- Actively participate in initiatives for process improvement and standardization across the different business areas.
- Build effective relationships with business partners and deliver excellent customer service.
- Ad hoc projects may be assigned as needed.
**Essential Criteria**
- Arecognized qualification in finance (Bachelor), business administration, accounting, economics or any related career.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
- Customer oriented individual.
- English language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to a non-financial audience.
- Knowledge of accounting fundamentals (eg. GAAP, P&L, BS, CAPEX, accruals, cost centers).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, ability to work with large databases).
**Desirable Criteria**
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or retail industry considered a plus.
- Proficiency in the usage of SAP, Smart View/Hyperion Financial Management.
- Cross boundary experience including building relationships remotely and cross-culturally.
**Competences and Others**
- Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
- Self-driven
- Customer service oriented with solid communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Team player: ability to collaborate effectively
- Schedule flexibility
**Other Role Requirements**
- Flexibility to travel and work in another AZ facilities outside the country when necessary.

**Internal and External Contacts/Customers**
- The GFS function will interface with the Back-Office areas, Embedded Finance (R&D Finance VPs), Scientists from multiple R&D functions, internal and external auditors.

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