Head of Finance

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic environment?   At Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease Unit, we are driven by a mission to transform the lives of patients with rare diseases.

As the Head of Finance for Canada, you will be a key leader, steering the financial strategy and operations of our Canadian affiliate. Your role is crucial in ensuring financial targets are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business performance. You'll be at the helm of financial reporting, strategic decision-making, and resource allocation, all while nurturing a high-performing finance team. Are you prepared to make a difference?

Accountabilities:

• Financial management, oversight, and governance of the Canadian affiliate to achieve company P&L objectives, while working in close collaboration with the General Manager

• Responsible for Business Partnering, Controller activities, Forecasting and Trade & Logistics for the legal entity

• Developing and leading a diverse team of high-performing individuals, fostering their development, growth and maximizing collective success

• Deliver high quality financial planning process and forecasts including the annual Mid Term Plan (MTP) and Rolling Business Updates (RBU’s), providing prescriptive guidance and timelines to the Therapeutic Areas and functions to ensure well organized, effective and efficient submissions.

• Provide decision making support to pricing decisions, business cases, payor contracting, and distribution strategy

• Responsible for delivering statutory financial statements as a Board Member for Alexion Canada

• Leverage technology to streamline, simplify and scale processes and capabilities

• Work with business strategy to identify, operationalize, and track efficiencies related to new ways of working

• Provide analysis and key insights on performance including financial, business analysis, and benchmarks to facilitate the local target setting process (sales / investment / profit).

• Ensure delivery of DSO targets and ensure AR are paid on time

• Pre-launch and launch support including business cases, business / financial modelling, what if scenarios, projections, trend analysis and resource allocations.

• Participate in specific ad hoc projects bringing business/finance insight.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Strong business partnering skills and experience with in-depth knowledge of the Canadian pharmaceutical landscape including private/public reimbursement and GtN rebates

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in finance, accounting or related business area

• Extensive experience in a leadership role interacting with senior management

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated strategic influencing skills

• Strong business acumen and demonstrated agility

• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching and/or mentoring skills

• Proven ability to perform in an environment that emphasizes teamwork

• Demonstrated ability as an agent of change in a dynamic work environment

• Previous pharmaceutical experience

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• CPA or MBA

• Proficiency in French

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.

At Alexion/AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives through innovation and collaboration. Our culture is rooted in integrity and inclusiveness, fostering an environment where ideas flourish and new thinking grow. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to grow and innovate alongside exceptional leaders and peers. We empower our employees with tailored development programs that align personal growth with our mission. Join us in driving change with integrity and making a difference where it truly counts.
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease.

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