Project Lead / Financial Controller – Group Finance Reporting

AstraZeneca

Gothenburg, Sweden
Hybrid
Financial controllership
Global finance projects
Ifrs and swedish gaap
AstraZeneca is seeking a Project Lead / Financial Controller for their Group Finance Reporting team in Sweden, focusing on financial transformation and project management within a global biopharmaceutical context. The ideal candidate will bring extensive finance experience, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to drive efficiency and compliance

Job Summary

  • Lead improvement projects end‑to‑end across finance, from discovery to deployment, with measurable outcomes in cycle time, quality, and user experience.
  • Build trusted relationships across Global Finance and with outsourced partners, aligning priorities and elevating ways of working.
  • Join a team where you can shape how Finance operates in a truly global, high‑impact environment, blending hands‑on controllership with strategic project leadership.

Matching Summary

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Project Lead / Financial Controller for their Group Finance Reporting team in Sweden, focusing on financial transformation and project management within a global biopharmaceutical context. The ideal candidate will bring extensive finance experience, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to drive efficiency and compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial Controllership
  • Global Finance Projects
  • IFRS and Swedish GAAP
  • Finance Transformation
  • Automation and Innovation

Nice-to-have

  • Restless curiosity
  • Challenges convention
  • Connects dots
  • Scalable impact
  • Fresh thinking

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration or Economics
  • 7+ years qualified finance experience
  • Excellent Swedish and English skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in value delivery

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