Financial Controller Anz

Financial Controller ANZ

Join our team as a Financial Controller during this exciting period of growth if you share our purpose to improve the lives of patients in Australia & NZ.

About AstraZeneca

Our leaders are committed to fostering high performance. They inspire and motivate our ambitious teams to go further. This is a place of challenge, support, and inspiration where teams take the initiative, knowing they are recognised and rewarded for doing so.

We currently have an outstanding 8 month contract opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join as our Financial Controller and lead key operational processes in the commercial Finance team based out of AstraZeneca head office in Sydney.

What you will do

As the country Financial Controller you will provide specialist finance expertise to ANZ, ensuring that statutory reporting requirements and local tax requirements are fully in line with local legal requirements (ANZ IFRS and Tax legislation) and AZ accounting principles and standards. This role is a unique opportunity to establish yourself as a valuable partner to the business, providing recommendations and actively managing risk within the business.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Office, you will lead activities related to key controllership matters including tax, statutory and management reporting, internal control environment, cash and treasury, ANZ and global projects. You will maintain relationships with our global finance shared services team, ensure compliance with AZ Accounting Policies, provide professional stewardship of the company’s cash, support roll out of global projects at ANZ level, and establish yourself as a trusted Financial Controller of the business.

Essential for the role:

• CPA/CA or equivalent qualification and experience in a similar finance leadership role within a regulated industry
• Ability to operate successfully as a trusted adviser across the business
• Strong numerical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• In-depth understanding of regulatory/statutory requirements and governance principles, IFRS knowledge
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across the wider organisation
• Experience working with senior management locally and with global/regional teams in a matrix environment

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, you will join a talented global team that's powering us to better serve patients, every day. 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.

So, what’s next?

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours!
• If you’re curious to know more please get in touch with Sharmia Bakar

Where can I find out more?

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Visit https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/  and https://www.astrazeneca.com/ 

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AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Bronze Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Date Posted

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.