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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Inclusive culture, Lifelong learning, Growth and development opportunities
Posted 13d ago
Apply by Aug 23
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will lead financial aspects of M&A and business development, including valuation, deal structuring, and financial analysis. They will also leverage generative AI and automation to accelerate due diligence and provide insights to senior management.
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong academic foundation with a relevant quantitative or financial qualification such as ACA, CFA, or MBA. Essential skills include financial modelling, data analysis, and a keen interest in applying AI to pharmaceutical industry transactions.
Full job description
Finance Manager - Deal Finance and M&A
Location: Cambridge UK
Introduction to the Role:
AstraZeneca continues to pursue value-enhancing transactions that supplement its product portfolio and development pipeline, and to deliver maximum value from existing assets through the partnerships, collaborations, out-licences and divestments that create value and share risk.
AstraZeneca Business Development is a globally integrated organisation with world-class capabilities in strategic planning, search & evaluation, transaction execution and alliance & integration management. It is varied, fast-moving work that offers an unrivalled opportunity to ‘make a difference’. Within it, Deal Finance leads the financial aspects of Business Development and M&A — valuation, financial analysis and deal structuring — and provides dedicated support in the negotiation and execution of transactions globally.
As a valued member of Deal Finance, the Manager provides dedicated financial support in evaluating and executing M&A, licensing, spin-out, collaboration and other structured transactions, working closely with senior Deal Finance colleagues. It is an ideal move for someone with a keen interest in the pharmaceutical industry who thrives in a fast-paced environment — whether taking their first step into industry or broadening their finance business-partnering skills — and who is genuinely excited about using AI to work smarter.
Deal Finance is reimagining valuation and deal analysis for the AI era.You’lluse generative AI and automation to accelerate research, duediligenceand modelling — freeing you to focus on judgment,insightand the relationships that close great deals. Here, technical skill and sharp commercial judgment are amplified by AI.
Main responsibilities
Support the construction of business cases, ensuring that all key issues,sensitivitiesand risks are evaluated and accurately reflected.
Buildaccuratevaluation and transaction models, using automation and AI-assisted tooling, that reflect the expected financial statement implications of potential transactions.
Use generative AI and advanced analytics to accelerate industry research and company and product analysis, drawing insight from large, unstructured datasets.
Provide input into deal structuring, supporting the assessment of transaction value and financial terms,includingreviewofcontracts and term sheets for their financial implications.
Support financial due diligence, coordinating with AZ tax, accounting and treasury experts asrequired.
Present findings, alongside a senior Deal Finance colleague, to AZ senior management and other internal decision-making bodies, and support the preparation of financial sections of papers and briefings.
Work across multiple deals atdifferent stagesof the deal cycle, using excellent time management and prioritisation.
Help embed AI and automation within Deal Finance, sharing what works and building reusable tools and templates.
Essential requirements
A strong academic and professional foundation —degree from a leading university, plusideally a relevant quantitative or financial qualification (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent),or working towards one.
Financial fundamentals —a solid understanding of cash vs. profit and of value-based cashflow metrics, plus a working knowledge of relevant technical accounting principles.
Financialanalysis andmodelling —strong financial analysis,valuationand financial-modelling skills (particularly MS Excel), with confident, clear storytelling.
Data analysis—the ability to collate, clean and analyse large datasets to surface the key drivers of value and risk.
AI curiosity —comfort adoptingnew technologyusing AI and generative-AI tools to accelerate analysis, research and modelling, paired with the judgment to challenge andvalidatetheir output.
A compelling communicator —able to convey financial recommendations to both financial and non-financial audiences in a concise,collaborativeandimpactful way.
Energetic,resilientand tenacious —able to manage multiple projects under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of multifunctional transaction teams.
Genuine curiosity —a keen interest in business development, emergingtechnologyand the wider pharmaceutical industry.
Desirable requirements
Industry experience —ideally within a Biotech or Pharma corporate environment.
Hands-on AI and data tooling —experience with generative AI, machine learning,automationor data-science tools.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZenecawe’rededicated to being a Great Place to Work, whereyou’reempowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.There’sno better place to make a difference to medicine,patientsand society. Ours is an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and is committed to lifelong learning,growthand development.We’reon an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So,what’snext?
Ifyou’reinspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do, join us! And ifyou’reexcited by this role butdon’tmeet every requirement,we’dstill encourage you to apply —we’rehappy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, so just let us know what you need.
29-Jul-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. 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. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. For more information, visit www.astrazeneca.com.
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