Project Lead / Financial Controller managing finance projects for AstraZeneca in Sweden. Driving transformation and financial integrity across global finance initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead improvement projects end‑to‑end across finance, from discovery to deployment, with measurable outcomes in cycle time, quality, and user experience.
Own and develop business areas within Sweden Finance, ensuring strong governance, compliant execution, and continuous optimization.
Support global strategic finance programs (e.g., S/4HANA), translating policy and building pragmatic, future‑proof processes.
Build trusted relationships across Global Finance and with outsourced partners, aligning priorities and elevating ways of working.
Lead and support financial modernization and other central initiatives, acting as the Sweden process expert and change ambassador.
Identify and implement simplification opportunities and legal/regulatory changes, embedding them sustainably in operations.
Provide advisory support to business collaborators on IFRS and Swedish GAAP, bringing clarity to complex topics.
Requirements
A degree in Business Administration or Economics.
7+ years of qualified finance experience in complex, global environments.
Excellent Swedish and English interpersonal skills.
Strong Financial Controllership, with proven track record to manage multiple projects and workstreams.
Advanced Excel skills and data fluency; comfort integrating insights from multiple sources.
Demonstrated leadership in value delivery and project execution.
Experience developing, deploying, and monitoring policies, standards, or SOPs.
Track record in finance transformation and operational improvement.
Evidence of driving innovation and automation with measurable business impact.
Problem‑solving approach, analytical rigor, and calm under pressure.
Proactive, self‑starting approach—challenges the status quo, prioritizes effectively, and delivers at pace.
Solid understanding of IFRS and Swedish GAAP.
Preferred qualifications: Experience leading business change initiatives (including change management and adoption). SAP (preferably S/4HANA) and Hyperion experience. Experience working with outsourced/managed service providers.
Benefits
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics.
We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best.
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