AstraZeneca

Senior Business Analyst

Costa Rica - San Jose
Full-time
Posted Oct 13, 2026

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Skills

Accounting
Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Operations
Recruiting
SAP
Teamwork

Job description

Typical Accountabilities

•Responsible for preparing in-depth financial analyses of budgets, forecasts, and actual results for review by Senior Management.

•Coordinate and prepares presentations for regional Senior Management, the Group CFO, and other key meetings.

•Coordinate the completion of the enterprise-wide planning cycle for the region.

•Collaborate with other teams to consolidate regional business planning data.

•Develop a comprehensive understanding of key business drivers, risk factors, and industry trends, applying this knowledge to financial analyses.

•Identify and implements continuous improvement opportunities for planning and monthly reporting processes.

•Perform ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential: B.S. degree in Finance or Accounting; Knowledge of regional operating models; Proficiency in PC applications, including SAP, BW, Excel, and PowerPoint; Strong analytical skills; Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, both oral and written; Proven ability to thrive in a teamwork-oriented environment; Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple and frequently changing priorities effectively; High level of accuracy and attention to detail; Proven ability to meet strict deadlines.

Desirable: Pharmaceutical industry experience; MBA or CPA qualification required.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions

Internal: Business Partners; Specialist Finance – Fin Systems & Group Accounting; Group Finance; Commercial Operations Finance.

External:

Date Posted

13-oct-2026

Closing Date

12-nov-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.