Senior Manager, R&D Finance – Data and Systems

Role Profile

The Senior Manager, R&D Finance - Data & Systems lead will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of R&D financial information across key systems. The initial and near‑term priority for this role is to support the successful launch and adoption of financial planning in PLANIT within the R&D organization ensuring data is accurately reflected in the system and feeds correctly to Anaplan.

Beyond PLANIT, this role will drive standardization and alignment of financial processes and reporting between Alexion and legacy AstraZeneca R&D Finance teams. The scope will expand to other R&D Finance systems such as ABACUS, Axial, and related tools as they progress on the Finance roadmap for Alexion.

You will work closely with FP&A, Finance Master Data owners, RDU Finance partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement best practices, enhance system capabilities, and create more automated, scalable reporting solutions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the rollout of financial information in PLANIT including testing, data mapping, highlighting of discrepancies, remediation of issues, development and testing of use cases
• Development of training materials and/or SOPs as needed
• Preparation for ready state scenario where we leverage PLANIT for key Finance deliverables such as LTP & MTP
• Partnering closely with the R&D Finance Projects Lead role to support the alignment of the R&D reporting especially as it relates to PLANIT information. Support the standardization and automation of reports, aligned with the PowerBI project that is currently in progress.
• Work closely with the Sr. Director of R&D Finance FP&A, and the R&D Finance Projects Lead, on the implementation of the PowerBI solution, influencing consistency with AZ R&D’s PowerBI implementation efforts.
• Support the R&D Finance Projects Lead on all future Finance systems implementations

Behavioral Characteristics

• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner cross functionally
• Strong communication skills
• High sense of urgency and ability to identify creative solutions to complex challenges
• Strong ability to implement best practices in back-office operations
• Commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming obstacles and challenges in a time-sensitive environment
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple work streams while remaining calm and effective under pressure
• Strong experience and focus on process improvement

Essential Criteria

• 5-10 years experience in Finance
• Experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry
• Interpersonal skills with ability to work with others as well as independently
• Strong competences in accounting
• Good Computer skill (MS Excel, Power Point, SAP)
• Knowledge of a financial planning systems (BPC, Hyperion, COGNOS, Anaplan, PlanIT)
• Fluency in English both written and oral mandatory
• 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.

Desirable Criteria

• Proven track record of advancement through the Finance function, assuming broader and more complex responsibilities over time

Other Role Requirements

• Schedule flexibility to work on holidays when necessary.
• Flexibility and Ability to travel and work in another AZ facilities outside the country when necessary.
• Schedule flexibility to work on the days off given by the wellness Policy when necessary (Política de Bienestar).

According to the company policies, the candidate must prove that there are no situations that generate a conflict of interest (COI) for the company. The non-existence of COI is considered as an objective requirement of the position. To know beforehand the weightings of COI contained in the policies of the company, consult the Human Resources Department.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

02-mar-2026

Closing Date

30-mar-2026

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.