In this role, you will lead IT for Finance and M&A comprising Finance including Finance shared service and Business Development/M&A functions, bringing strategic vision, industry knowledge, and strong digital/technology competence to bear to help improve our organisation.

You will have the opportunity to lead a multifaceted team that continues to innovate and build new value to create a meaningful difference. A growth attitude and continual delivery focus are crucial and encourage us to challenge our status quo positively.

• Build strong strategic relationships with complex customer groups and senior partners to develop a deep understanding of the short-term and long-term business direction.
• Drive IT strategy for Finance and M&A business functions and deliver on the roadmap and programs.
• Assess and prioritise business priorities aligning with IT strategy and influencing IT strategy where appropriate.
• Accountable for Finance and budgets
• Facilitate accurate IT demand forecasting, planning, and delivery collaboratively with other supporting IT team roles.
• Proactively seek opportunities for IT to deliver innovative technology solutions to provide competitive advantage.
• Present and gain consensus from senior leaders for IT initiatives, using domain knowledge to gain credibility, trust, and commitment.
• Work collaboratively across AZ:
  • Finance and M&A business partners
  • Enabling Units IT Leadership Team
  • Business Analysts & Portfolio Managers
  • Service Management
  • Architecture and Delivery Teams
  • Wider Organization teams, programs and initiatives

• Leadership of direct reporting team and wider matrixed organisation

Essential for the role

• Significant demonstrable relevant experience
• Degree or relevant business qualification – Technical or Business degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strategic leadership experience within a large IT function
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Finance and M&A business domains.
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate technical and scientific information.
• Strong verbal and written communication/facilitation skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve objectives.
• Strong influencing, motivating, networking and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work and lead across diverse global teams.
• Ability to partner and work in a matrix organisation.
• Substantial experience in managing and delivering business change at scale.
• Experience in building strong arguments & mobilising high-value investments.
• A self-starter with high levels of drive, energy, resilience

Desirable

• Experience of working with vendors at scale.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality and compliance
• Working within Pharma-Industry
• Functional understanding of SAP and/or other IT platforms
• Experience in leading & mentoring and developing others.
• Agile development methodologies