AZ require an experienced management accountant for an interim finance analyst role. Operational Transfer Pricing (OTP) - Finance AnalystDuration – 6 monthsLocation – Luton (Remote) - occasional visits to site may be requiredIR35 Status – OutsideAccountability for OTP sits within Group Tax who own the global execution of AZ transfer pricing policy across hubs and marketing companies. The OTP team are specifically accountable for designing processes to monitor and manage prices and recharges between AZ entities to comply with arm’s length transfer pricing requirements, managing global tax risk and compliance.You will be responsible for the calculation and review of OTP transfer pricing calculations. Working across the OTP team and with our stakeholders in finance, tax, and operations. Specific areas of focus will include marketing company calculations, support service recharges, adoption of new legal entities.Whilst the role sits within Group Tax, your background will be more akin to Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) over Transfer Pricing policy and documentation.You will bring an inquiring mind and personable approach to the role with the ability to interact with a wide range of business stakeholders to both coordinate the execution and explanation of transfer pricing positions.What you’ll doPerform OTP calculations using the OTP toolReview and comment on P&L and transfer pricing positions with stakeholdersUnderstand the AZ chart of accounts and how this is used in P&L segmentation and recharge calculationsGenerate and communicate reports to Finance and operations colleagues to action invoicing and price updates in SAPSupport project initiatives to onboard new legal entities, manage change, and improve processesWork collaboratively across the OTP team in Tax, shared Services, and ITEssential for the role:A Financial accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA equivalent)Proven experience of working with complex integrated systems and data, applying appropriate judgement to deliver exceptional resultsStrong engagement, communication and stakeholder management skills, including excellent presentation and influencing skillsExperience of working in a regulated environmentExperience of virtual collaboration to lead, shape and deliverExperience of working with cross functional teamsExperience of managing high levels of risk by making and explaining complex, logical judgementsStrong experience of finance systems such as Hyperion, SAP, ExcelDesirable for the roleExperience in an Operational transfer pricing roleExperience of working in a global organisation with complex geographical contextPharmaceutical business awareness and/or knowledgeFamiliarity with transfer pricing policy and legislationProject management including system development lifecycleWhy AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4770570