3PS (Third Party Supply) Finance Business Partner

AstraZeneca; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Luton is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee third-party supply relationships. You will manage financial commitments, provide insights on pricing and cashflow, and support business development initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong experience in contract negotiations and supply chain accounting. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and patient impact, offering a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Manage financial contractual commitments in external supply relationships.
• Provide financial guidance in pricing, cashflow, and accounting matters.
• Deliver accurate, real-time financial insights.
• Proven ability to manage partners at all levels effectively.
• Lead or contribute to lean/process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of deal/customer.
• Advise on supply agreement renegotiation.
• Support Operations Business Development directors.
• Act as SME on specific areas, leading improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience managing business collaborations and contract negotiations

Proven track record in financial guidance

Financial Metrics Acumen

Hands-on experience in manufacturing and supply chain accounting

Strong communication skills

Proactive risk identification and mitigation

Ability to deliver accurate work quickly

Experience leading process improvement initiatives

Recognised professional finance/accounting qualification

Education

Recognised professional finance/accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA)

Tools

MS Co-Pilot

AI Chatbots

Job description

Are you ready to join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and collaboration? The Third Party Supply (3PS) organisation at AstraZeneca is a specialised group within AZ Operations, managing contractual supply agreements with external partners. We handle the transition of regulatory authorisation from AstraZeneca to our partners, ensuring seamless operations. As part of this fast-paced environment, your business acumen and flexibility will be key to navigating the ever-changing landscape.

Accountabilities

• Manage all financial contractual commitments in external supply relationships.
• Oversee all financial aspects of the deal/customer, including credit risk and P&L reporting and forecasting.
• Proactively solve problems and develop pragmatic solutions to ensure continuity of supply while maintaining customer relationships and protecting AZ rights.
• Optimise price/cost/margin/cashflow for AZ, providing guidance for decision support and accounting considerations.
• Advise on supply agreement renegotiation, ensuring alignment with 3PS deal principles.
• Support Operations Business Development directors at pre-deal to ensure financial terms are aligned with 3PS deal principles.
• Act as SME on specific areas, leading improvement initiatives and embracing technology/AI to increase efficiency.
• Serve as a key delegate for Lead 3PS FBP across various areas, including minimising the impact of 3PS exits on Global Supply Chain network strategy.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience managing business collaborations and contract negotiations with external (non-AZ) third parties, demonstrated by establishing multi-year partnerships and resolving complex issues independently.
• Proven track record of providing financial guidance in pricing, cashflow, accounting and related matters, with examples of directly influencing business decisions (e.g., investment proposals, commercial strategies).
• Financial Metrics Acumen: Demonstrates an instinctive knowledge of business-critical metrics (revenue, COGS, margin, costs) and market dynamics (FX, inflation) by consistently delivering accurate, real-time financial insights and able to recall key figures without referencing materials.
• Hands on experience in manufacturing and supply chain accounting (including areas of technical accounting and tax) across global regions, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Proven ability to manage and influence partners at all levels through strong communication skills (internal/external, cross-function, cross-geography). Able to articulate complex situations in a simple way to influence and hold others accountable.
• Evidence of drive and quick-thinking approach, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, with examples of adapting approach to changing business needs and successfully preventing or minimising potential business impact.
• A track record of independently owning and regularly resolving high-impact problems end to end, resulting in successful implementation of pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to deliver accurate work quickly.
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to lean/process improvement initiatives, and proficient use of digital/AI tools (eg. MS Co-Pilot, MS Agent Builder, AI Chatbots) that resulted in measurable time savings or efficiency gains.
• Holds a recognised professional finance/accounting qualification (eg. ACA, CIMA).

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience of Supply Chain management.
• Experience of product costing, pricing, credit management, transactional finance.
• Experience of business process management & financial controls.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a skilled global team that is driving innovation and making a significant impact on patients' lives. Our dynamic environment is fuelled by new technology and digital advancements that keep us ahead of the curve. We embrace creativity and smart risks to turn ideas into reality. With countless opportunities for growth and development, you'll be rewarded for your contributions as you help us evolve and excel.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team and be part of something extraordinary!

Date Posted 25-Sept-2025

Closing Date 09-Oct-2025

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