Finance Director; WB Supply Site: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

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AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. We have received many honors, including:

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• Fit-Friendly Company Award, American Heart Association (2007)
• Top Employer, Science Magazine (2002 - 2007)

Finance Director; WB Supply Site

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:
· Direct, plan, and control all accounting functions for the Westborough Supply Site in accordance with Company policies and procedures in order to provide site and business management with accurate and complete data for cost management and evaluation of inventory and operations.
· Develop and maintain financial control procedures, safeguard assets, cost planning, and prepare and interpret financial reports for all plant operations.
· Plan, direct and coordinate all site accounting functions and services in order to provide management with accurate and timely data for the interpretation and evaluation of operations. This includes monthly issuance of overhead cost spending, manufacturing variance, inventory, and KPI reports.
· In conjunction with the Site Executive Director and department heads, develop, review and manage preparation of annual budget and quarterly RBU's in order to provide Management costs of achieving the operation's production objectives and a basis for measuring the plant's efficiency.
· Provide appropriate scrutiny and challenge to forecasts and actual results where necessary.
· Provide input and decision making participation on a broad range of site issues to the Westborough Leadership Team and others as necessary to ensure support and promotion of site objectives and activities, and ensure appropriate financial conclusions are reached on business initiatives.
· Deliver robust financial analysis of risks & benefits for all major business initiatives to support the decision-making process. Prioritize work and ensure appropriate resources are made available to support key business initiatives.
· Provide financial support to site management and corporate finance related to capital and fixed assets. Prepare site depreciation and capital expenditure budget/RBUs and provide financial expertise on capital vs. expense and asset impairment issues.
· Provide leadership to site Finance department.
· Liaise with Newark Site Finance Director and USBC Operations Finance Director and teams as necessary to ensure appropriate consistency of policies, procedures, and financial budgeting and reporting.
· Develop and implement robust procedures in order to more efficiently and accurately provide financial data, plans or reports as necessary.
· Responsible for directing and coordinating site purchasing function in order to provide these services in an efficient manner to plant operations.
· Ensure adherence to all SOX controls and documentation requirements. Provide appropriate guidance to site on appropriate control environment.

Qualifications

· Bachelors Degree in Accounting
· 10+ years experience in finance and/or accounting.
· Strong analytical skills, ability to develop and analyze complex issues.
· Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and cost accounting. Prior exposure to general operations, MRP, inventory planning and control, and accounting services is desirable.
· Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in teams.
· Experienced in partnering with other functions to achieve success.
· Excellent interpersonal, decision making, organizational & management skills.
· Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a dynamic work environment.
· Strong knowledge of information systems is required in order to develop, implement and maintain new systems and incorporate production-processing changes into existing systems.

Preferred Background:
· CPA, MBA, or Master's Degree in a relevant field.

We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work:

• generous health and welfare benefits
• flexible scheduling
• child care programs
• learning and development opportunities
• fitness centers
• and other personal conveniences

At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it's the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.