Project Finance Manager - R&D Finance

Project Finance Manager - R&D Finance

Location: Cambridge UK

At AstraZeneca, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening up new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. You will be welcomed into a dynamic business facing function that consists of brilliant colleagues all supporting R&D Finance located in Cambridge UK. Here you will meet an inclusive culture that champions diversity and teamwork and a company always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development! As a Project Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

Accountabilities:

You will be part of a multifaceted, business facing finance group, supporting the business with investment decisions to progress the pipeline, management of development costs and support of key portfolio and post deal management processes. As a member of several Early Product Teams, you will provide financial advice, support and challenge and act as the single point of contact for the Finance queries. In addition, you will provide proactive and innovative financial analysis and scenario modelling to support teams in assessing the cost and value impact of critical project decisions, including clinical trial design and cost. You will ensure that all investment decisions have an internally consistent, robust financial case supporting them.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Minimum Finance/Business bachelor degree

• Proven track record and knowledge in forecasting, financial modelling and decision analysis required

• Intellectual and analytical capabilities -- deals exceptionally well with developing concepts and initiatives, complexity, ambiguity and multiple priorities

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a complex, global environment while appreciating and respecting cultural and organisational diversity

• Organisational agility -- builds consensus through formal and informal channels and relationships; organizationally savvy

• Integrity and trust -- unwavering commitment to "doing the right thing"

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of working in a global pharmaceutical organisation/ understanding of the drug development life cycle and/or commercial aspects

• Accounting qualification

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. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. Integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise, we offer our expertise, and leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations, to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. We do all of it strategically, looking ahead to the new challenges we'll face and improving the way the enterprise operates today.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines!

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.