Senior Manager, Market Access Innovation & Cash Management

Senior Manager, Market Access Innovation & Cash Management

Wilmington, DE

Finance

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world.

What you'll do

• Lead the Gross to Net (GTN) Cash and Working Capital forecasting and budgeting process.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with external and internal partners to assess impacts on Cash, Working Capital, and financial outcomes due to contracting, channel mix, and business changes.

• Support brand teams in their monthly managed market close process, identify issues and trends, and present the monthly CFO close package to senior leaders.

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements in this high-risk area.

• Maximize finance contributions to achieve business objectives.

• Provide quality financial and commercial input to investment decisions, challenge forecasting assumptions, and deliver expert financial analysis of performance, forecasts, risks, and sensitivities.

• Participate in a global network of Finance Business Partners, Managers, and Analysts to share standard processes and deliver consistent support globally.

• Develop a bottoms-up Forecast of GTN Payments for RBUs and Latest Views, including commentary and analysis on movements versus forecasts and prior period actuals.

• Ensure GTN liabilities are accurate by collaborating closely with Finance personnel across Therapeutic Areas for consistency and understanding of methodologies.

• Monitor GTN payments by account, influence decisions, and evaluate performance against forecast with commentary and analysis on movements.

• Report GTN payment forecasts clearly and concisely, along with reviews of actual performance compared to expected results.

• Partner with Market Access stakeholders to support contract development and assess Working Capital impacts.

• Support contracting efforts by evaluating Working Capital implications of changes.

• Leverage data for strategic insights into financial trends and Working Capital drivers.

• Build a cross-functional network to address analytical and operational questions.

• Provide insights into Working Capital implications of legislative changes.

• Anticipate and evaluate financial risks and opportunities impacting GTN results.

• Perform routine Actual vs Budget analysis of legislative changes for organizational awareness and planning.

• Work closely with Global Financial Services team specific to functions supported by this role.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting 

• 5+ years diversified financial experience

• 5 years experience supporting the pharmaceutical industry  

• Experience in a brand leadership role and/or dealing with senior management 

• Knowledge of US operating model 

• Excellent PC skills and experience including Hyperion Planning, SAP, Excel and PowerPoint, ModelN and Anaplan 

• Strong analytical ability and strategic influencing skills 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including oral and written  

• Able to perform in an environment that emphasizes teamwork 

• Proven ability to successfully work as a change agent in a dynamic work environment 

• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail 

• Able to effectively manage multiple and frequently changing priorities 

• Proven capability to meet deadlines with a high level of ownership and strong sense of urgency 

Desirable for the role

• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred, and/or public accounting background