Cfo Brazil

AstraZeneca is one of the most fascinating biopharmaceutical companies in the world. From researchers to sales people, from lab technicians to the legal department, we all have a mission to turn ideas into science, science into revolutionary medicines that save and extend patients’ lives and benefit society. Our portfolio is solid and our pipeline is innovative with a focus on biological medicines in the Cardio-Metabolic, Respiratory and Oncology areas.

Lead the finance function for the Brazil marketing company in a manner that maximises contribution to the achievement of business objectives, profitability and return on investment. Develop and maintain a long term finance strategy aligned to the global group organisation’s overall business strategy.

Typical Accountabilities:

- Leads finance function for the Brazil MC in a manner that maximises contribution to the achievement of business objectives, profitability and return on investment
- Leads the finance elements of change programmes and projects working with the business to develop and prioritise delivery of the company’s finance strategy
- Designs and maintain a long term finance strategy for the company aligned to the group organisation’s overall business strategy
- Partners with Brazil SMT and Latam CFO to support strategic implementation and ensure effective financial decision making, P&L management, investments, and resource allocation and optimization including leading/supporting Business Development activity
- Challenge, influence and improve strategies, tactics and plans presented from a perspective of independence
- Drives an agenda of continuous improvement and simplification for the Finance function, aligned with the global Finance transformation agenda
- Member of the Brazil Senior Management Team and LATAM Finance Leadership Team and leads or contributes to above market initiatives as they arise
- Oversees the development of financial mechanisms in line with group objectives to ensure the achievement of long term business goals for the business
- Leads the use of sophisticated commercial models, reports and forecasts to challenge and strengthen decision making processes across the business area
- Optimises key relationships with organisations (e.g. banks, external auditors and taxation advisors) to take full advantage of efficiencies and meet compliance obligations
- Works in partnership with the business and specialist Finance colleagues in Region/Group to ensure that an environment of continued professional development is created and individual and team performance is managed effectively
- Oversees and drives a strong financial control and governance framework environment. Maintains compliance with all local and global obligations, including appropriate use and oversight of 3rd parties (e.g. banks, external auditors and taxation advisors)
- Balance sheet / Statutory and Cash Management
- Works in partnership with the business and specialist colleagues in Country, Regional, Global and GFS teams to ensure that an environment of continued professional development is created and individual and team performance is managed effectively
- Procurement (sourcing strategy, strategic relationship management, cost optimization)
- Coaches and delivers effect performance to direct and indirect reports creating a supportive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential
**Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience****:

- Essential**:

- Experience of leading a finance team and working in a global environment
Mastery of the Finance area gained across multiple financial disciplines
- Experience of P&L management within a commercial / revenue-generation setting
- Experience of working in a global, matrixed environment
- Significant experience in business partnering roles and demonstrable business acumen
- Experience of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders