P2P Operations CI and Project Senior Team Lead

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Global Finance Services (GFS) is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities.

About the Department

Our Purchase to Pay (P2P) team within GFS is responsible handles the end to end acquiring goods and services ensuring that the associated payments made to our suppliers, this includes overseeing the procurement process management, invoice processing, payment processing, suppliers’ relationship management, reimbursing expenses to employees, and ensuring all the procurement activities align with internal policies and compliance.

The Senior Team Lead (STL) is responsible for PMO execution, governance management, and P2P subject‑matter support across P2P transformation and improvement initiatives. The STL acts as the day‑to‑day PMO anchor and P2P SME, enabling Manager to focus on strategy, portfolio value, and senior stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities: 

PMO Execution & Delivery Management

• Lead and champion continuous improvement and Digital COE initiatives across KL P2P and T&E team, consistently applying a digitalization and automation mindset alongside deep knowledge in process improvement methodologies (i.e., LEAN SIX SIGMA)  

• Proactively identify and assess strategic improvement opportunities, both quantitative and qualitative, to improve standardisation and simplification. 

• Take full ownership and accountability for the end-to-end project management lifecycle of KL P2P and T&E continuous improvement and project which included develop change impact assessment and project plan, tracking key Risks, Actions, Incidences and Dependencies (RAID), monitor project progress and closeout project summarizing achievements & lesson learned.

P2P Process & PMO Governance

• Enforce global P2P process standards, policies, and control requirements across all assigned initiatives

• Ensure process changes comply with approved P2P governance, control frameworks, and design principles

• Maintain oversight of process risks, control impacts, and dependencies arising from initiatives

• Actively challenge non‑standard or non‑compliant process design or execution

P2P Subject Matter Expertise (SME)

• Act as a P2P process SME supporting projects, improvements, and transformations

• Translate end‑to‑end P2P process knowledge into clear requirements, impacts, and delivery inputs

• Provide expert input on P2P implications across systems, controls, and operations

• Support interpretation and local application of global P2P strategies and changes

• Serve as a reference point for P2P process clarifications during execution

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Act as a coordination point between P2P operations, strategy & transformation teams, IT, and global process owners

• Communicate process risks, impacts, and decisions clearly to stakeholders

• Support change discussions by articulating P2P process and control implications accurately

• Ensure alignment between local execution and global P2P direction

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• Degree in finance, accounting or business administration, or equivalent professional qualification. 

• Possess at least 6 years of progressive experience in accounts payable process or finance operations, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and project delivery.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivery complex projects from inception to completion.

• Relevant project management certifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) are highly preferred.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and articulate complex information to senior management. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

• Extensive working experience in a shared service centre across a global /large organization will be an added advantage. 

• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, and SAP or other ERP systems. 

• Solid understanding and ability to leverage digital tools and automation concepts (e.g. Python, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps, VBA and other related automation or data analysis platforms) to drive continuous improvement and project outcomes.

• Familiarity with platforms such as Coupa, Kofax or Celonis would be an added advantage. 

• Inquisitive, investigative with critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work globally across time zones and cultures, with a proactive and adaptable approach.

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.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

03-Apr-2026

Closing Date

09-Apr-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.