Manager, GFS P&MR (Planning & Management Reporting) Ireland

What you will do:

• GFS lead to support consolidation reporting for the EUCAN & INTL region
• Support month-end and quarter-end performance reviews for the region
• Coordinate and support the regional forecasting cycles (4 cycles)
• Ensure data accuracy and implement controls to adhere to guidance from FP&A Enterprise Team
• Act as a SME for the Monthly and Forecasting reporting templates provided to INTL stakeholders
• Manage centralised activities relating to PEQs (Patient Equivalent) reporting & OPEX management.
• Work closely with the regional stakeholders based in Dublin & Baar to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of results
• Driving Lean initiatives. Identification of automation possibilities related to existing processes and implement them using relevant tools (MS Excel, Power BI).
• Provide insight of financial performance through accurate, timely and relevant reporting
• Manage master data, hierarchies, and reconcile multiple sources of data to enable quality reporting
• Support regional ad-hoc projects & requests as needed
• Provide coaching and mentoring to a direct report within the GFS team

Who we are looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA)
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years PQE experience preferably in share service or FP&A environment
• Excellent communication, presentation (storytelling) and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to perform in an ambitious, Dynamic/Fast paced environment while emphasizing teamwork
• Proven leadership skills with experience influencing and impacting with teams of professionals remotely
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment.  As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

We would prefer for you to have:

• Experience using SAP, Anaplan and Qlik a plus
• Demonstrated success in a deadline driven, mutli-task environment
• Can-do attitude and attention to detail
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, simplify messages, embrace change and be comfortable working in a high growth, fast paced and multi-task environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.