Associate - Delegation of Authority

Job Title - Associate - Delegation of Authority

Career Level - C2

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we ’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Who we are:

The Global Business Service (GBS) team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and results-oriented environment and provides a range of enterprise-wide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZ’s value and providing new capabilities.

What we do:

A trusted partner to the business, we’re on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile, efficient and effective. Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and service towers across the globe, we’re reimagining how we work. Here we drive new ways of working and operating models, process simplification and innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything.

How we do it:

Be part of a team building a community. We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging. This is the place to learn and grow together.

Why we love it:

• As a growing multi-national company, there’s so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that’s facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV.

• A fun place to be, we’re creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.

• We’re on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.

• We are a diverse, inclusive and innovative group who identify, build and deliver excellent shared services (which everyone can leverage) to enable AstraZeneca to grow and change at speed. We are passionate about simple process – making it easier to get vital repeatable services done – for our patients, for our customers, for our teams.

• We focus on providing exceptional value that contributes to our company’s success and future by freeing up the business (our customers) to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for patients. With the accomplishments, commitment and passion that you bring, I’m excited about what we will achieve together towards realizing AstraZeneca’s bold ambition.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive and organized Analyst / Senior Analyst to support our Delegation of Authority (DoA) Team and process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling requests, resolving issues, managing the helpdesk, and providing administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of delegation processes and related activities. Analyst / Senior Analyst will be collaborating with various levels in organization to bring value to organization.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for DoA-related inquiries, requests, and escalations, managing the helpdesk and ensuring timely resolution of issues.

• Assist in financial analysis activities, including data gathering, analysis and reporting to support decision-making processes.

• Manage the request helpdesk, responding to inquiries and request related to Delegation of authority (DoA) tool and other financial processes.

• Collaborate with IT department to troubleshoot technical issues related to the DoA tool and other financial systems.

• Assist in maintaining and updating documentation related to delegation processes, policies, and procedures.

• Perform quality checks on daily, weekly or monthly basis to ensure smooth functioning of DoA tool.

• Assist in data entry and maintenance of the DoA tool, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.

• Support the generation of reports using Power BI, Excel, or other tools, as directed by the DoA GPO/Manager.

• Assist in organizing training sessions and workshops for employees and managers on delegation processes and tool usage.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by finding opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the DoA GPO or reporting manager.

• Support internal and external audits by providing vital documentation and information.

Essential Skills and experience

• Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent.

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, administration, or a related role.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in MS excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.

• Familiarity with MS Office Tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Document processes and enforce to standard operating procedures and processes.

• Work in teams, Collaborate and ensure Compliance.

Desirable Skills and experience

• Experience with internal/SOX controls execution.

• Experience with collaborator management.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re a network of ambitious self-starters who chip in to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions.

We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply, and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.