Group Platforms Product Lead

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Group Platforms Product Lead in Cambridge to drive continuous improvement across finance data and systems. You will act as a vital bridge between finance and IT, supporting transformative change and improving processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business and finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role offers flexible working arrangements, requiring three days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in multiple finance systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Ability to deliver exceptional results in a matrix organisation.
• Intellectually curious with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between business and technical teams.
• Collect and prioritize opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide impact assessments for upstream projects.

Skills

SAP

Oracle Hyperion

Snowflake

PowerApps

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Business degree or professional accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

The Group Platforms team are the owners of Group Finance data and systems that supports Statutory & Management consolidation and planning. We partner with Group Finance teams to ensure that data and systems support their business outcomes and deliver continuous improvement. We provide expert advice on current and future use of systems to Group Finance leaders and teams. We act as a conduit and bridge between Group Finance and IT teams to deliver change and continuous improvement. Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of finance and technology? As the Group Platforms Product Lead, you\'ll be at the forefront of driving continuous improvement across our Group Finance data and systems. You\'ll partner with Group Finance teams, providing expert advice and bridging the gap between finance and IT to deliver transformative change. This role offers a unique opportunity to connect the dots across Finance & IT, engage in enterprise-level problem solving, and drive process improvements that truly make a difference. Join a team of experts with a single enterprise approach, collaborating seamlessly across Group Finance.

Accountabilities

• Bridge the gap between business and technical teams to translate requirements and find innovative solutions to new or developing business requirements.
• Proactively engage across Global Process Delivery, Data, and IT teams to ensure joined-up deployment of business change and smooth support to key Group processes.
• Collect and prioritize opportunities for continuous improvement, adapting solutions to evolving business requirements and removing key difficulties.
• Provide impact assessments for upstream projects, working with teams to find mitigation options where Group systems/data will be impacted.
• Build a unique skillset in the end-to-end flow of Finance Data from SAP and other sources into Finance Data Hub, and ultimately in Group Finance systems.
• Subject Matter expertise of Group requirements in other forums such as Axial, Finance Analytics Council.
• Keep up to speed with the evolving technology landscape such as Agentic AI, and generate ideas on how those can be applied in a Group Finance context.

Qualifications

• Business degree or relevant experience with a professional accountancy qualification.
• Experience in the use of multiple platforms (e.g SAP, Oracle Hyperion, Snowflake, PowerApps).
• Experience of developing innovative solutions, blueprints, and standards for solution design.
• Intellectually curious with strong problem-solving skills.
• Possess and apply strong written and oral communication skills together with effective negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects/tasks effectively and deliver exceptional results in a matrix organisation.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated initiative, strong customer orientation, and cross-cultural working.
• Demonstrated experience in connecting Finance business requirements into IT technical requirements.
• Prior experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Finance systems knowledge across multiple platforms (SAP, Oracle, PowerApps, AI tools, Master Data Management tools).

Work Style and Location

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.

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, you\'ll be part of a talented team that powers our rapidly growing enterprise. We thrive on diversity of perspectives and opportunities that fuel our passion for lifelong learning. Integrated with the whole enterprise, we leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to ethics and transparency, we challenge the status quo and drive change that benefits patients\' lives worldwide. Here, you\'ll have countless opportunities to build an unrivaled reputation while being rewarded for your successes.