Head of Finance

7 months ago

Macquarie Park, Australia AstraZeneca Full time

**About AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca, We are proud of our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and head office located in Macquarie Park. The site has demonstrated outstanding supply performance and delivery. It is globally regarded as one of the most cost efficient and successful manufacturing sites. Large-scale production methods for new drugs are developed rapidly in close collaboration with our research and development organisation. This is where everybody works together towards the same goals, backed by positive leadership and ambitious digital strategies.

The North Ryde manufacturing facility is an important center for both AstraZeneca and manufacturing in Australia. We are proud of our long heritage in Australia, where for more than 65 years, AstraZeneca has been providing medicines to treat many cancers and chronic diseases, saving lives and extending life for millions of Australians.

**Benefits**
- An extra paid day off every month
- On-site car park and site staff canteen
- Gym membership

We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join as our Head of Finance to lead the Supply & Manufacturing Finance Department based out of AstraZeneca Site in North Ryde.

**What you will do**

As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the site’s financial planning and budgeting processes, managing the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, and proactively reviewing and managing the operations capital expenditure, inventory and expenditure and product costs. You will also be responsible for conducting financial analysis and providing insights to support decision-making processes. Additionally, you will lead and mentor finance team members, providing guidance and support for their growth and development.

Reporting to the Country Site Lead, you will ensure that statutory reporting requirements and local tax requirements are fully in line with local legal requirements and AZ accounting principles and standards. You will lead activities related to AstraZeneca's ambitious sustainability strategy by promoting sustainable work practices and acting on opportunities for improvement.

**Essential for the role**:

- CPA/CA or equivalent qualification and experience in a similar finance leadership role within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop sound relationships within the business and operate successfully as a trusted adviser; communicate key business performance insights to key internal leadership teams to provide clarity and drive decision making
- Ability to develop and implement financial strategies to support long-term business growth
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong numerical, analytical skills and high level of expertise in Excel and PowerPoint

**Desirable for the role**:

- SAP Knowledge
- Product costing experience

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca, we pioneer new approaches and processes across our sites, empowering our teams to foster a Lean mindset and sustainable practices. Every change we make is to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We lead from the front to ensure everyone's voice is heard on site, building trust and respect with our teams. We are adaptable and agile, open to others' views, and draw on the diverse expertise of our teams. With cross-functional working practices, we have the guidance we need to flex and evolve to better overcome any obstacles.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Bronze Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

**So, what’s next?**
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours
- If you’re curious to know more please get in touch with Danielle Jones

**Where can I find out more?**

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn

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