Finance Analyst – Operations (GFS Americas)

About the role

The Finance Analyst – Operations will join AstraZeneca's Global Financial Services (GFS) team, supporting manufacturing and quality sites across the Biologics and Small Molecules regions. Working closely with the Manufacturing Site Finance Lead, the analyst will ensure accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial support to manufacturing/quality sites, including cost analysis, inventory tracking, and capital expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries such as accruals, reclassifications, deferrals, and manufacturing variances.
• Execute month‑end close activities, produce financial reports, and deliver insightful commentary for management packs.
• Maintain data consistency across reporting platforms to enable safe decision‑making for senior leadership.
• Perform regular analysis of manufacturing variances and communicate findings to site finance teams.
• Execute planning cycle processes and support related financial activities.

Required profile

• Experience working in a large finance team supporting manufacturing or quality operations.
• Ability to partner effectively with Manufacturing Site Finance Leads and other GFS colleagues.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail in financial data.

Required skills