Lead Business Analyst - Finance Analytics & A.I.

Seeking a transformational Lead Business Analyst Finance Analytics & AI at AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca , a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is looking for an expert and dynamic Lead Business Analyst Finance Analytics & AI to orchestrate the integration of cutting-edge technology into financial operations.

Join us in our mission to save lives by transforming data into actionable insights that drive our science and patient care.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is at the forefront of science, focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of life-changing medicines.

We are more than a pharmaceutical company; we are a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients globally.

Our commitment to excellence makes AstraZeneca a Great Place to Work.

About the Role

In this job, you will guide AstraZeneca through a transformative journey, leveraging analytics and AI to reinvent our finance operations.

This is an opportunity to influence the IT strategy of a company that values innovation and turns groundbreaking ideas into medicines that change patient outcomes.

About Our Team

The Axial Insights & Analysis team is driving AstraZeneca's large-scale transformation powered by S / 4HANA. As part of this once-in-a-generation program, you will play a key role in optimizing our supply chain from bench to patient, affecting the daily work of over 20,000 employees and central to our core business processes.

Your Role and Impact

What You will Do

Collaborative Leadership : Partner with finance teams and senior leaders to capture and articulate business requirements, challenges, and opportunities.

Analytics Integration : Lead the integration of analytics and AI into finance business processes, enhancing decision-making and efficiency.

Data Management : Champion the creation of an analytics catalogue, improve data literacy, and participate in governance to foster citizen data services.

Standards and Guidelines : Develop and embed best practices for the business intelligence lifecycle.

Change Management : Address the challenges of transitional states within the transformation program.

Workshop Facilitation : Prepare and conduct Fit-2-Standard workshops to ensure the successful adoption of new systems.

Operating Model Design : Contribute to the development of the analytics and AI operating model and identify training needs for continuous learning and development.

Your Skills and Expertise

Crucial Qualifications

Analytical Expertise : Substantial business analysis experience with a deep understanding of analytics.

Finance Process Knowledge : Proficiency in finance-related business processes such as Order to Cash, Record to Report, and Enterprise Planning.

BI Tool Proficiency : Hands-on experience with BI tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, Qlik, and PowerBI.

Communication Excellence : Skilled in conveying complex information through analytics to a broad audience.

Desirable Qualifications

S / 4 HANA Experience : Involvement in full S / 4 HANA implementation cycles in Analytics.

Regulatory Knowledge : Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like GxP and SOx.

Data Science Familiarity : Understanding of data science, AI / ML concepts, and their applications in Finance.

SAP Module Exposure : Experience with various SAP modules from a finance perspective.

Industry Experience : Background in Bio-Tech, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences sectors.

Leadership : Experience leading teams of analysts and testers.

Certifications : Credentials in SAP, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Management, or Finance.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.

If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week.

Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination.

AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .

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Date Posted

18-Jun-2024

Closing Date

01-Jul-2024