Role at a glance
- Job function
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Accounting, Tax & Corporate Finance Corporate Finance, FP&A & Treasury
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Sweden, Stockholm
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–4 years of relevant Finance experience, for example in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, commercial finance, controlling or financial analysis.
- Education
- Relevant university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
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Role Summary
The Finance Business Partner for Sweden and Finland supports commercial decision-making across both markets, translating financial, market and customer data into actionable insight. Based in Stockholm, the role partners with finance colleagues and cross-functional teams on plans, forecasts, investments and business performance.
What You'll Do
- Identify performance drivers, risks and opportunities to support brand, therapy-area and cross-functional decisions.
- Support RBU, MTP, budget and forecast cycles with market and business assumptions, inputs, and risk and opportunity analysis.
- Analyse performance against plan and forecast, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop business cases, financial models and scenarios for investments, launches, market access and other commercial decisions.
- Analyse P&L across sales, gross-to-net, operating expenditure, headcount and operating profit; support month-end close and business...
- Use Power BI, AI, analytics and automation to improve analysis and decision support, and contribute to continuous improvement and Nordic...
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View full postingQualifications
Requires a relevant university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent; 2–4 years of relevant Finance experience; experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis; strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills in English; and collaboration, ownership and accountability.
Required
- Relevant university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
- 2–4 years of relevant Finance experience, for example in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, commercial finance, controlling or financial...
- Experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a clear return-on-investment mindset.
- Business curiosity, collaboration skills and confidence to challenge constructively.
- Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
- Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership.
- High integrity, accountability, learning agility and ability to deliver in a dynamic environment.
Preferred
- Pharmaceutical, biotech, FMCG or other commercial experience; Marketing Company experience is an advantage.
- Power BI, SAP and financial planning/reporting tool experience.
- Experience with business cases, financial modelling, scenario analysis, automation or AI-enabled analysis.
- Swedish and/or Finnish language capability.
Original job description
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Original job description
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Finance Business Partner Sweden & Finland – based in Stockholm – Nordic Marketing Company
Are you ready to turn sharp financial insight into decisions that improve patient access and commercial performance across two markets? As Finance Business Partner Sweden & Finland, you will work at the heart of our commercial organization, translating financial, market and customer data into clear, actionable choices for brands, therapy areas and cross-functional teams.
Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 500 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.
Based in Stockholm and reporting to the Finance BP Director Nordics & Sweden, you will partner closely with the Senior Finance Business Partners for Sweden and Finland while building your own portfolio of responsibilities. You will shape plans, forecasts and investments, connect performance drivers to outcomes, and help teams act fast on risks and opportunities. Do you thrive in a fast-moving, digitally enabled environment where your analysis directly influences strategy and impact?
Accountabilities:
- Support Finance Business Partnering across Sweden and Finland
- Combine financial performance, market, customer and business insight to identify key drivers, risks and opportunities and support brand, therapy-area and cross-functional decisions.
- Support RBU, MTP, Budget and forecast cycles by developing robust market and business assumptions, high-quality inputs and clear risks and opportunities.
- Analyse performance versus plan and forecast, identify root causes and translate financial, market and operational insight into practical recommendations and corrective actions, as well as support forecast quality by understanding the drivers behind performance.
- Develop business cases, financial models and scenarios for investments, launches, market access and other commercial decisions.
- Support P&L analysis across sales, gross-to-net, operating expenditure, headcount and operating profit for assigned areas.
- Provide high-quality market and business assumptions, challenge and action plans to FP&A for the integrated Nordic outlook; partner with Financial Control and GFS to support an effective month-end close and accurate business reporting.
- Use Power BI, AI, analytics and automation responsibly to improve analysis and decision support, while applying appropriate judgement, validation and controls.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, Nordic Finance projects and best-practice sharing, in close collaboration with FP&A and other relevant stakeholders.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Relevant university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
- 2–4 years of relevant Finance experience, for example in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, commercial finance, controlling or financial analysis.
- Experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a clear return-on-investment mindset.
- Business curiosity, collaboration skills and confidence to challenge constructively.
- Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
- Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership.
- High integrity, accountability, learning agility and ability to deliver in a dynamic environment.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Pharmaceutical, biotech, FMCG or other commercial experience; Marketing Company experience is an advantage.
- Power BI, SAP and financial planning/reporting tool experience.
- Experience with business cases, financial modelling, scenario analysis, automation or AI-enabled analysis.
- Swedish and/or Finnish language capability.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
I&D
We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
Why AstraZeneca
Join a high-performing, digitally savvy team that powers breakthrough science to reach patients faster, where bright minds come together to solve real business challenges with speed and purpose. Integrated across the enterprise, you will use new technology and data-driven thinking to streamline decisions, prepare the business for future challenges and deliver measurable impact. Expect unexpected teams in the same room unleashing bold thinking, with an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages smart risks and ownership. Your contribution will be visible, valued and supported, ambition is matched with kindness, and success is celebrated as we create meaningful outcomes for patients and the business.
So, what is next:
Ready to build broad commercial finance impact across Sweden and Finland and accelerate your growth—submit your application and start shaping decisions that matter today!
Welcome with your application, in English, latest by the 4th of november
Where can I find out more?
Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
Inclusion & Diversity: Inclusion and diversity
Career site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/
Websites for Nordic Marketing Company:
Sweden: AstraZeneca Sweden
Denmark: AstraZeneca Denmark
Norway: AstraZeneca Norway
Finland: AstraZeneca Finland
Date Posted
21-okt.-2026Closing Date
04-nov.-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.About the company
AstraZeneca
Large Enterprise
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and respiratory diseases, striving to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, AstraZeneca invests in cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to drive advancements in healthcare. The company is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.