Finance Portfolio Manager

AstraZeneca; Luton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca seeks a Finance Portfolio Manager in Luton to oversee and manage significant finance projects. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance with governance frameworks, and enhance finance processes. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, this role offers an exciting opportunity for career advancement in a global biopharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, Finance, or Project Management required.
• Proven experience in project management with understanding of financial management and operational processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support management of Finance portfolio and monitor project progress.
• Ensure compliance with Finance Governance Framework and document meeting minutes.
• Resolve significant issues, risks, dependencies, and optimize resources.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Finance Portfolio Manager

Location: Luton

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company? At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. Our Finance department is at the heart of this mission, driving strategic priorities and enabling transformative processes.

Group Controllers (GC) and Global Finance Services (GFS) is the core of our Finance function, responsible for designing and delivering high-quality, easy-to-operate finance processes. These processes enable our customers to focus on AstraZeneca's strategic priorities. Our finance team plays a crucial role in driving the company's cash focus by managing supplier and customer payment terms and practices with discipline. AstraZeneca's Finance department is currently undergoing an ambitious, broad-ranging, multi-year transformation program. GFS processes cover various areas such as record to report, purchase to pay, order to cash, tax, and financial planning. Group Controllers play a critical role in overseeing all aspects related to financial reporting, analysis, and control.

Strategy and Service Enablement Team support, develop and drive GC and GFS deliverables and strategy. Finance Governance & Portfolio Management is part of this team.This opportunity involves supervising a diverse range of projects, making sure they align with strategic goals and follow governance frameworks. Reporting to the Director of Finance Governance & Portfolio Management, you'll play a crucial role in our ambitious transformation program.

Accountabilities:

• Portfolio Management: Support the management of Finance portfolio, encompassing significant projects across Operations, GPO-led initiatives, and other areas with substantial impacts on Finance processes, data, systems, and organisational structure. This involves contacting collaborators, gathering status updates, monitoring, and communicating the progress of each project.
• Project Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to the Finance Governance Framework and meet audit, control requirements, and standards.
• Governance and Prioritisation: Manage the governance of Finance projects, including the prioritisation of project initiatives, initiation, and management of dependencies, risks, and resource optimisation.
• Meeting Documentation: Capture detailed minutes during meetings, ensure action items are completed by assigned owners, and regularly update and follow up on open actions.
• Issue Resolution: Identify, manage, and resolve significant issues, risks, dependencies, and resource constraints within the portfolio to facilitate project success.
• Support Automation Efforts: Assist the Finance Governance Director in automating the Finance Portfolio and Subject Matter Expert (SME) resourcing work.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven track record in project management or relevant roles and demonstrating a solid understanding of operational processes and financial management.
• Understanding of Finance processes, information, data and common technology (including SAP) to identify dependencies and appropriate sequencing.
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use a range of influencing techniques, building strong working relationships.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Power BI, SharePoint Online, Service Now will be a plus.
• Professional qualification in Project Management tool, Power BI, PowerApps knowledge and process flow chart tools.

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 ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a dedicated team that works towards improving patient care daily. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced environment, we thrive on creativity and smart risks. Here, you'll find countless opportunities to build an unrivaled reputation while contributing to something bigger—making a difference in patients' lives through our science-led enterprise.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and become part of our journey!

Date Posted

24-Jun-2025

Closing Date

09-Jul-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.