Treasury Reporting & Control Accountant

AstraZeneca GmbH; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company seeks a Treasury Forecasting & Control Specialist in Cambridge. The role involves partnering with the Group Treasurer and participating in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in technical accounting, specifically within IFRS and financial controls. Join us to make a notable impact in serving patients through innovative financial management.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience with IFRS knowledge, particularly IAS 21, IFRS 7, and IFRS 9.
• Demonstrable experience in financial controls and year-end accounts preparation.
• Ability to work with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust control environment for Treasury in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Prepare forecasts of Group FX exposure and conduct variance analysis.
• Support new accounting standards development for treasury.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Financial controls

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar accounting qualification

Job description

Treasury Forecasting & Control Specialist

Location: Cambridge UK

Competitive salary and benefits

As a Treasury Forecasting & Control Specialist at AstraZeneca, based in Cambridge. You will be reporting into Group Financial Reporting (GFR) and partnering with the Group Treasurer. GFR leads AstraZeneca’s group external financial reporting responsibilities which arise from our international listings (UK, US and Sweden) including the quarterly earnings announcements, Annual Report and subsidiary statutory financial statements. We drive the technical accounting and reporting requirements for the group which includes having technical accounting specialists covering treasury, pensions, share based compensation, and acquisitions/divestments.

Accountabilities:

• You will be part of the Treasury month end close team, ensuring a robust control environment is maintained in compliance with SOX requirements
• You will prepare Annual Report notes for Treasury and maintain close contact with the external auditor and FCCG throughout audits across Treasury
• As a member of Group Financial Reporting you will business partner on accounting issues and the provision of technical accounting advice for Treasury and other Group transactions
• You will prepare forecasts of Group FX exposure, following month end you will perform variance analysis to actual exposures and work with business units to improve future forecasts
• You will support on new accounting standards development for treasury and financial instruments
• You will have opportunity for project work both within the Treasury and the wider Group Financial Reporting team.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or a similar accounting qualification
• Post qualification experience and demonstrable knowledge of IFRS, particularly IAS 21, IFRS 7 and IFRS 9
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills with significant experience of financial controls, year-end accounts preparation and external auditor liaison
• Subject to required approvals, the role is eligible for study sponsorship for relevant qualifications. AstraZeneca is an ACT CPD accredited employer.

When we put diverse 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. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation. And, as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights you'll be rewarded for your successes.

Apply now to be part of our ambitious journey!

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