Finance Business Partner (Stockholm) – Nordic Marketing Company

Job Description

Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.

Are you an ambitious finance professional with some years of experience and would you like to support our FP&A and Finance Business Partnering Director in driving the growth for AstraZeneca in the Nordics, then we have an exciting opportunity coming up as a Finance Business Partner placed in Stockholm.

We are a country focused organization to continue our very ambitious growth plans with several launches of new products and indications ahead delivering our AZ 2030 Bold Ambition. To achieve this, we are building a high performing finance team to support our commercial organization to achieve their growth plans and help patients in need.

The role

Join us on an exciting journey where close finance partnership with the commercial organization is key. In this role, you will contribute to AstraZeneca’s strategy by supporting the FP&A and Finance Business Partnering Director in driving an efficient and value-adding financial planning and business performance reporting process. You will also act as the Finance Business Partner for our Medical organization and several support functions, while serving as the primary point of contact for OPEX and manpower-related costs/FTE across the organization. Additionally, this role offers opportunities to work on projects and assignments in other areas of the business, further strengthening cross-functional collaboration and business impact.

To excel as a true Finance Business Partner, you will demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with business insights and a strategic approach, to offer innovative solutions and win trust from stakeholders. You will work closely with the management teams across medical, support functions, and other key areas, guiding, enabling, challenging, and influencing decision-making to optimize both short- and long-term performance and strategic objectives.

We build success through positive team spirit, sharing knowledge, and encourage people ́s development.

What you will do

• Acting as the key finance partner for OPEX and manpower-related costs/FTE, you will ensure alignment with business priorities while driving financial clarity, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Leveraging data-driven insights and advanced financial modeling, you will anticipate business needs and provide proactive recommendations that influence strategic decision-making.
• Developing and implementing enhanced analytical capabilities, you will deliver high-impact OPEX insights with speed and accuracy, empowering business leaders with well-informed financial decisions.
• Partnering closely with Regional and Global stakeholders, you will refine and optimize financial tools, systems, and platforms to improve their value for the Nordics business.
• Driving continuous improvement in finance and business processes, you will enhance financial reporting, cost optimization strategies, risk management, and compliance, fostering a culture of efficiency and innovation.
• Strengthening collaboration between the Nordic FP&A team and the shared service center in Poland, you will streamline workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve overall efficiency in financial operations.
• Providing proactive financial advice and guidance to commercial teams, you will ensure a financial perspective is embedded in key business decisions.
• Supporting and constructively challenging strategies and resource allocation, you will help optimize employee and operational costs to drive a strong return on investment and achieve both long- and short-term goals.
• Delivering insightful business performance reports, you will lead planning submissions and take proactive initiatives to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Maintaining a strong commercial focus, you will stay ahead of business opportunities while identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Developing ad hoc business cases for new ideas and projects, you will play a key role in evaluating and driving strategic initiatives as they arise.

In order to succeed

At AstraZeneca, we’re driven by innovation and our commitment to make a real-life difference in patients’ lives. That difference starts with you.

We are looking for an individual holding a Master degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration (MBA) or similar. As a professional, you have 2-4 years ́ experience working as finance analyst or in FP&A preferably the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry but not necessarily.

Essential requirements

• Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, with a strong understanding of OPEX and workforce-related costs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms (E.g. Power BI).
• Customer-centric
• Ability to collaborate across functions and effectively manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Fair business acumen with a track-record of collaborating with and influencing all levels of an organization to build trust
• A Strategic mind-set and the ability to think outside the box
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Adaptability and a fast-learning approach

As a core partner across the business, you need to possess high integrity with an agile mind-set. You have demonstrated the ability to perform in a team in a highly dynamic environment, are results-driven, and proactive in everything you do. We value the courage to challenge decisions in a respectful way.

As a person you possess a high drive, are able to prioritize in a constantly evolving environment, and aim to deliver in a timely manner. You must have excellent communication and presentation skills, oral and written, with proficiency in written and spoken English.

Desirable qualifications

• Understanding of automation and digital finance trends, with a passion for leveraging technology to drive efficiency.
• Strong finance partnering skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• International working experience or exposure to a multinational business environment

I&D

We are 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.

Why AstraZeneca?
When we at AstraZeneca see the chance to change, we take this opportunity - for every opportunity, no matter how small, can be the beginning of something big. Delivering medicine that changes people's lives is about having an entrepreneurial spirit - finding moments and understanding its potential.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We welcome your application in English no later than 23rd of April 2025.

Where can I find out more?

Our social media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Inclusion & diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity

Career site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com

The Nordic Marketing Company

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.