communications coordinator Macclesfield, England
Job description
Senior Manager, Global Finance Communications
Macclesfield, UK
Competitive salary and benefits package
If you’re looking to make your mark in a fast-paced, global communications environment with an opportunity to develop and deliver communications campaigns in an industry-leading global pharmaceutical company, this opportunity could be for you. At AstraZeneca, we’re looking for a Senior Manager, Global Finance Communications to join us as we enter a period of sustained growth with an ambitious strategy to deliver 20 new medicines by 2030, transforming patient outcomes and leading in our dedicated therapy areas while also becoming carbon negative.
At AstraZeneca, our Finance employees must develop and maintain a deep understanding of the business, moving beyond a numbers-focused approach to a business-oriented approach, serving as a key strategic partner with a broad skillset, playing a role in driving not only business success, but also cultural health and well-being.
The Senior Manager, Global Finance Communications, will play an important role in this effort, engaging Finance employees on their journey to advance the Finance organisation transformation and skills development under the leadership of our CFO. As part of this work, you will also play a role enhancing AstraZeneca’s reputation as we solidify and expand upon our position as a leader in the sector in terms of operational excellence as well as patient impact and innovative science.
Overview
Your role will be responsible for developing and delivering compelling multi-channel communications programs that support a best-in-class Finance function, engaging over 2,000 global Finance employees, working closely with the Senior Director of Finance Communications, the Finance Leadership Team, and the CFO.
Optimizing internal communications channels and platforms as well as producing innovative events, leveraging the Finance and Global Corporate Affairs network to maximise the impact of priority campaigns, activities and initiatives at the functional and enterprise-wide level will be a key part of your role. In doing so, you must be able to gain the trust and respect of internal stakeholders who rely on your advice and guidance on communications matters.
In addition, you will work in partnership with the Senior Director of Finance Communications on external thought leadership communications and leadership visibility programs for the CFO in support of AstraZeneca’s key reputation drivers.
Key Responsibilities:
Proactively develop and deliver compelling multi-channel communications programs that support a best-in-class Finance function, engaging and inspiring over 2,000 global Finance employees
Optimize internal communications channels and platforms (Nucleus and Workplace) to deliver the Finance Communications Annual Plan, leveraging the Finance and Global Corporate Affairs network
Produce innovative events, including the Finance Senior Leader Meeting, quarterly townhalls, CFO Workplace broadcast events and Finance Leadership Team events as needed
Support and manage serial Finance Communications programs such as Tap TV, Inside Out, Finance Awareness Network and “In Conversation with…”
Represent Communications and enhance the impact of Finance cultural initiatives including the Finance I&D Council, and the Finance Well-being Council
Serve as a member of the Steerco for the Global Network of Women (NOW) ERG in support of the CFO’s executive sponsorship of this group. This is a newly formed group that has tremendous potential for building momentum and support for the local and regional NOW chapters and AZ’s commitment to gender equity.
Serve as Deputy for the Senior Director, Global Finance Communications, when needed and serve as a flexible Global Corporate Affairs team member for non-Finance projects when needed.
Engage and lead management of contract resources to support effective execution of communication activities as required. Oversees quality and compliance of work.
Knowledge and Experience:
Experience working in a fast-paced global communications team or similar corporate communications environment.
Track record of developing and delivering innovative, multichannel, and integrated communications to achieve tangible outcomes
Experience producing employee communications and engagement plans and campaigns, digital and change communication and event management.
Experience managing different stakeholder relationships and confidence forging trusted relationships at a senior level
Experience working in a highly regulated sector
Capabilities and Behaviours:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, backed by strong channel management, digital/social media skills and comfort using / advising others in remote communication technologies
Sound judgment combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Excellent eye for detail, including checking quality content, visual and verbal identity in compliance with AZ brand guidelines
Inquisitive mindset with well-developed critical/analytical abilities
Strategic thinker looking “outside the box” to bring new approaches to invigorate and improve programs
High level of integrity with the ability to handle highly confidential information
Proactive with high levels of internal motivation and personal accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team, peer group and tasks
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Resilient with a flexible approach
Able to develop and maintain networks across business and cultural boundaries
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.
