Business Analyst - Operations Small Molecules (gfs Americas)
AstraZeneca
San Jose, Costa Rica
Fully remote
Cost analysis and inventory management
Monthly journal entries and accruals
Financial reporting and variation analysis
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and collaboration, fostering a unique workplace culture that inspires creativity and values diverse perspectives
Job Summary
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and collaboration, fostering a unique workplace culture that inspires creativity and values diverse perspectives.
Global Financial Services (GFS) is accountable for the design and delivery of high-quality, simple transactional finance processes across record to report, purchase to pay, and order to cash, driving cash focus for the organization.
The Business Analyst role supports Manufacturing/Quality sites in Biologics and Small Molecules regions, focusing on cost analysis, inventory, capital expenditures, and providing insightful financial commentary for management.
Matching Summary
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and collaboration, fostering a unique workplace culture that inspires creativity and values diverse perspectives.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Cost analysis and inventory management
Monthly journal entries and accruals
Financial reporting and variation analysis
Manufacturing variance analysis
SOX and non-SOX controls
SAP proficiency
Nice-to-have
Continuous improvement initiatives
Cross-cultural relationship building
Business acumen development
Adaptable communication styles
Flexibility and judgment
Key Requirements
4+ years accounting/cost/FP&A experience
Recognized finance or accounting qualification
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups)