IT Business Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and self-driven IT Business Analyst to support IT financial management, vendor and outsourcing performance, and portfolio governance. This role partners closely with IT Business Partners (ITBP) to run the PMO, drive budget discipline and Cloud FinOps practices, and champion the adoption of IT and AI tools across the R&D community. The ideal candidate combines strong IT, cloud, and AI knowledge with excellent communication and coordination skills, and thrives on managing multiple projects independently.

Key Responsibilities

IT Budget & Financial Management

• Lead the annual IT budget planning cycle, including forecasting, allocation, and alignment with business priorities

• Manage budget execution and monitoring: track actuals vs. plan, analyze variances, and provide regular reporting to stakeholders

• Drive Cloud FinOps practices: monitor cloud spend, identify cost-optimization opportunities, and promote cost accountability across teams

• Coordinate the Mid-Term Plan (MTP) process for IT, consolidating inputs and aligning with finance and business stakeholders

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage the end-to-end IT purchasing process, including purchase requests, approvals, PO tracking, and invoice reconciliation

• Manage Outsourcing Service Provider (OSP) performance: define and track SLAs/KPIs, run regular performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement with vendors

PMO & Portfolio Governance

• Support ITBPs in running the PMO: project intake, prioritization, status tracking, and reporting

• Support IT portfolio governance: maintain the project portfolio, prepare governance meeting materials, track decisions and follow-ups

• Ensure projects comply with governance standards, budgets, and timelines

IT & AI Enablement for R&D

• Promote IT and AI tools across the R&D community: organize demos, training sessions, and awareness campaigns

• Act as a bridge between IT and R&D users, gathering feedback and driving adoption of digital and AI capabilities

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related field

• Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and AI/GenAI tools and trends

• Experience in IT budget management, financial analysis, or Cloud FinOps

• Experience with procurement processes and vendor/OSP performance management

• Familiarity with PMO practices and project portfolio governance

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills, able to work across IT, finance, business, and vendor teams

• High autonomy and strong self-motivation; able to work with minimal supervision

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance.

• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect)

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated environments

• International or cross-functional IT experience (e.g., IT internship or rotation programs)

• Experience supporting R&D or scientific user communities

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and financial acumen

• Stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Organizational and coordination excellence

• Adaptability in a fast-changing IT/AI landscape

• Ownership mindset and results orientation

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.