Lead Finance Business Partner (m/w/d) R&I und V&I

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the R&I and V&I budgeting and planning process including the RBU, MTP and Budget in collaboration with the FP&A Lead Germany.
• Act as a trusted finance advisor to BuD R&I and V&I as well as Country CFO.
• Managing/Owning the monthly close for R&I and V&I business, ensuring a high quality month end close and forecast accuracy.
• Responsible for preparing in depth financial analysis of budgets, forecasts and actual results for monthly review by senior management (BuD, CFO, CP). Triangulate the data: financials, market insights and market share to understand the key business drivers.
• Lead preparation of presentations (country visit) and associated analysis for senior management.
• Owns the local financial planning for R&I and V&I.
• Continuous coordination and strong collaboration with cross‑functional areas: Pricing & Market Access (discounts) and AIMs especially around financial planning process (RBU2 and MTP).
• Strategic overview of the Therapeutic Areas (TAs) and development of proposals for resource reallocation for brands within R&I and V&I.
• Identification of growth opportunities and performance improvements, development of action‑oriented proposals to achieve the goals in collaboration with the business (BuD).
• Shared responsibility for the business strategy and the performance cycle of the respective TAs in the cross‑functional team.
• Responsibility for sharing best practices within the German and regional/global teams.
• Active participation in S&OP meetings with a focus on ensuring growth and forecast accuracy for R&I and V&I brands.
• Continuously driving efficiency of process, leveraging AI and promote a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant university degree.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the finance/controlling area – preferably in marketing/sales organizations and another area (e.g., regional/global role, corporate finance, or leadership responsibility as a finance manager for a mid‑size market).
• Desirable: Understanding of the (German) pharmaceutical market.
• Leadership: Demonstrated (direct/indirect) leadership experience in the finance area for more than 5 years.
• Analytical Thinking: Very good analytical thinking and numerical understanding.
• Problem Solving & Solution Orientation: confident handling of complex tasks, pronounced analytical and strategic skills; critical and quick thinking; decision‑making ability as well as goal orientation.
• Influencing Skills: Ability to influence cross‑functional decisions, motivation of employees without direct reporting line.
• Communication: Very good communication and presentation skills, ability to present complex relationships simply, experience with senior management presentations.
• Accountability: Ability to work independently and take responsibility as well as teamwork.
• Entrepreneurship: Willingness to take risks, action‑oriented behavior, high flexibility in a dynamic work environment, willingness to further develop oneself and the status quo.
• Team Player: Demonstrated excellent skills in dealing with teams and social competence.
• Fluent in English.
• Good handling of SAP, Excel, Business Intelligence Software, and other analytical tools.
• International mobility for further development is highly desired.

Benefits

• an attractive pipeline and innovative products
• individual development opportunities and a focus on lifelong learning
• much trust, appreciation and room for shaping in a focused and passionate team
• office space in the heart of Hamburg, enabling collaborative, flexible and agile collaboration
• a diverse, inclusive and bias‑free working environment, committed to the Charter of Diversity and actively promoting differences
• a sustainable company that will become climate neutral by 2030

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.