Finance Business Operations Analyst

Description

Finance Business Operations Analyst

About Astellas

Astellas is a globa l life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research a nd development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com .

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.

The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.

Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviours, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

Location and Working Environment

This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement- At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose & Scope

• Execute FP&A operations for Commercial and Medical Affairs Finance in Established Markets, collaborating closely with Country Finance Leads (CFLs) and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality financial services.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and actionable insights, including variance and fundamental analysis, to support business sustainability and decision-making.
• Support planning and forecasting by developing models, templates, and consolidated managerial information such as P&L, revenue by brand, and investment analysis.
• Coordinate and facilitate the financial planning process, working with business teams and CFLs to review, refine, and adjust plans based on feedback.
• Assist in accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial and fiscal requirements during monthly, quarterly, and annual closing in collaboration with GBS.
  
  

Role And Responsibilities

• Collect data and manage the collection of data of actuals, budget, forecasts in all levels such as enterprise, region, product/project, etc. and providing views / reports to CFLs and business customers.
• Localises global templates as well as creating suitable templates, models, analysis for effective planning and forecasting (including extracting data from various sources, maintaining master templates / reports not owned by COE)
• Assist business and CFLs with completion of business case proposals providing enterprise assumptions, financial data and validating required information is included in proposal.
• Recommend enhancements to planning tools to meet business needs.
• Communicate with stakeholders during planning cycles for data input & output review.
• Provide suggestions with detailed requests from stakeholders to optimization team COE on regular basis.
• Provides analytical support and co-ordinates with other analysts to understand the key drivers of variances.
  
  

Continue: Role and Responsibilities

• Support CFLs for the definition of clear financial performance measures and metrics aligned with the strategic and operations goals.
• Ensures accuracy and consistency of data through regular validation and reconciliation.
• Analyse historical and current data to identify trends and patterns.
• Support journal entries owned by FP&A. Review J/E for accuracy.
• In collaboration with the COE systems team validate data in financial systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with GBS to ensure standard reporting for actuals to all stakeholders like FP&A and executive management on timely and accurately basis.
• Embed Compliance Culture, ensuring Integrity in Action is actively applied in all initiatives, and proactively address non-compliance.
• Ensure a culture of Ethics and Compliance; lead by example and incorporate cross-cultural perspectives when addressing challenging situations.
• Support Coordination with relevant stakeholders to validate financial calendar and required system adjustments before official release.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance / Accounting / Economics or equivalent
• Fluency in English
• Solid work experience in planning and budgeting ideally in Pharma industry
• Strong experience partnering with Commercial and Medical Affairs organisations
• Solid working knowledge of accounting and internal control standards
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, BPC or similar)
• Experience with planning tools
• Very high level of experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid experience in matrix environment
• Solid organization, project and change management skills
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity in pioneering new approaches and ways of working
• Experience and demonstrated aptitude leveraging enterprise-grade finance data / reporting systems
• Solid communication skills and ability to influence with various mgmt. levels
• Profound financial analysis skills, coupled with ability to communicate meaning from data
• Profound teamwork and partner behaviours
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in other European languages (French language preferred)
• MBA and / or CPA / CIMA and / or equivalent certificates (or qualified by experience)
  
  

What awaits you at Astellas?

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
  
  

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency
• Outcome Focus