Business Analyst, Global Finance Services (Financial Planning & Reporting) at AstraZeneca

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Location: Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

Hybrid model of work: 3 days in office, 2 remote per week.

Overview

As an FP&A Business Analyst in our team, you will support Financial Planning & Reporting, including planning, reporting and month‑end closing activities. The areas supported include the manpower and OPEX costs of Global Functions such as Global IT, Enabling and Operations central functions. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners mainly located in the UK and with GFS Customer Leads/Managers in Warsaw.

Responsibilities

• Perform month‑end closing activities:
  • Preparing accruals, P&L reviews, reconciliations and internal charges.
  • Preparing monthly financial reports and analysing variances to the budget.
  • Presenting results with explanations and meaningful commentaries to stakeholders.
• Take active part in forecasting and budgeting cycles (Phased Budget, quarterly updates and long‑term planning):
  • Communicating with Business regarding the forecast data collection.
  • Preparing preliminary results and their revision.
  • Loading and reconciling forecast data in global planning system.
  • Preparation of reporting packs and further analysis.
  • Subsequent ad‑hoc analysis and reports preparation.
• Cooperate closely with Finance Business Partners located in the UK and with GFS Customer Leads/Managers in Warsaw.
• Coordinate and analyse data from a variety of sources.
• Provide ad‑hoc information to support business decisions.
• Maintain masterdata / hierarchy / mapping / system integrity.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience within Finance, e.g. FP&A, GL, R2R, Controlling.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Confidence in working with different stakeholders, including senior roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive attitude.
• Very good PC skills, including advanced Excel; experience with SAP, Hyperion, Blackline, COUPA, VBA is an asset.

EEO Statement

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.