Finance Business Analyst

At Astellas, experience is coupled energised with a relentless challenger spirit. We are unusual in our ability to combine the experience, expertise and resources of an established company with the agility, flexibility and tenacity of a start-up. Relentless curiosity and a hunger for discovery flows throughout our entire organisation.

We harness the latest technology and insights from big data with our research expertise to create powerful solutions that could transform the way doctors and nurses treat and care for their patients. We are accelerating product development, driving operational efficiencies and gaining a better understanding of the needs of patients and their healthcare providers. We partner and collaborate with academic research institutes and biotechnology companies who share our passion for bringing breakthrough discoveries to patients.

About this job:

• This position provides financial analysis, reporting, forecasts and cost control to support effective business decisions.
• Provides transactional support to Astellas Global Functions
• Creates and maintains reports and related financial KPI's
• Develops forecast models, reports on trends and provides analysis and to support resource modelling and allocation.
• Creates metrics and tracks to improve forecast accuracy of operational expenses.
• Prepares relevant financial information to support insightful presentation to management.
• Prepares monthly variance analysis of Actual expenses vs Budget and Forecast
• Trains employees on new financial processes and systems

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Strong background in Financial Analysis; Collecting Data, Planning, Analysis & Reporting, ideally gained in a complex, matrix environment.
• Experience in planning and budgeting
• Solid experience with ERP systems and planning tools (will use SAP, Airspace, Hyperion)
• Advanced Excel skills; Macro's skills highly desirable as well as PowerPoint
• Highly proactive approach, can work on own initiative
• Desire to develop solutions for optimisation

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Management Accounting Certificate (e.g. CIMA) or equivalent
• Working knowledge of accounting and internal control standards
• Pharma industry experience (familiarity with products) or i.e. Consumer Goods

Educations/Qualifications

• University degree or relevant technical education or work experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.