**AstraZeneca Vacancy: Finance Business Partner**:
**Location: Operations Lomas Verdes**
AstraZeneca is seeking an ambitious and dedicated **Finance Business Partner** to join our Operations team at Lomas Verdes. This is a key role for talented finance professionals passionate about supporting business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
**Responsibilities**:
- ** Ethical Leadership & Compliance**: Champion ethical conduct and ensure strict adherence to AstraZeneca’s financial, ethical, and operational compliance standards.
- ** Business Partnering**: Collaborate across departments to proactively anticipate financial needs, prepare business cases, and deliver tailored solutions, including capacity management and KPI tracking.
- ** Operational Performance**: Partner closely with stakeholders to support robust financial forecasting, drive process improvement, and promote financial education throughout the site.
- ** Manufacturing Performance**: Analyze budget versus vigente performance (OPEX, CAPEX, productivity, provisions), identify cost optimization opportunities, and enhance financial impact of manufacturing activities.
- ** Continuous Improvement & Governance**: Lead automation of financial and operational reporting, support compliance with financial policies, and help oversee controls for capital expansion projects.




- ** Collaboration**: Work with the GFS-Costa Rica Operations team for accurate monthly close and timely financial reporting.
**Essential Requirements**:
- ** Bachelor’s degree** in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related business discipline.
- ** 5-7 years** of relevant experience in accounting/finance, with **at least 3 years in manufacturing finance**.
- ** Strong knowledge** of ERP systems (general ledger, cost accounting, project accounting).
- ** Deep understanding** of manufacturing and the financial management of plant operations.
- ** Proven capabilities** in business partnering, communication, presentation, and collaboration, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- ** Language**: Fluent English (writing, speaking & understanding)
**Desirable Requirements**:
- Experience in a **global pharmaceutical organization** or solid knowledge of drug development life cycles and commercial dynamics.
- Demonstrated success working within **multidisciplinary teams**, with the ability to engage and influence senior managers.
- Reliable team player, able to drive cross-functional outcomes in fast-paced environments.
- Strong skills for navigating change, managing uncertainty, and transforming challenges into opportunities.

📌 Finance Business Partner (Lomas Verdes)
🏢 Astrazeneca
📍 Lomas Verdes