Finance Planning & Reporting Internship

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide! AstraZeneca has long been an advocate of student work placement training. These placements immerse students in the pharmaceutical industry, allowing the opportunity to contribute to our diverse pipeline of medicines whether in the lab or outside of it. You will feel trusted and empowered to take on new challenges, but with all the help and guidance you need to succeed. At AstraZeneca, you will engage in meaningful work within a pioneering research and development organization. This placement will help you develop essential skills, expand your knowledge, and build a network that will set you up for future success. You will be surrounded by curious, passionate, and open-minded professionals eager to learn and follow the science, fostering your growth in a truly collaborative and global team.

This is an opportunity for You, an ambitious and driven Finance student to work in the Planning & Management Reporting Hub Team (P&MR), which is part of the dynamic Global Finance Services (GFS) team based in Luton. The GFS P&MR Team, leads the global planning and management reporting delivery across AstraZeneca.

You will be part of a team which is driving standardisation and simplification in group planning and management reporting processes whilst remaining focused to meet the changing needs of business. Your main role will be to assist on the data integrations between planning and reporting systems (eg. Qlik to Hyperion, check and verify planning submissions, building system reconciliations) and assisting on the design of key planning and reporting systems.

This role gives a unique opportunity to gain experience in AstraZeneca’s group Planning & Management Reporting process with focus on data transfers, task support, strategic thinking, transition work and trouble shooting. You will report to the Planning Director providing support on key data integrity activities.

Success will depend on building strong relationships and effective liaison with the P&MR Leads, key stakeholders across the company and IT support teams, ensuring that issues are identified and resolved efficiently.

Microsoft office skills are prerequisite, with a strong knowledge of Excel & PowerBI

Strong interest in finance systems and data

Problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey! ​

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