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IT Business Analyst
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📊 Market 4,000 GBP–5,000 GBP/mo (48,000 GBP–60,000 GBP/yr)
About the Company
We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. For more information, visit www.astrazeneca.com. Community Guidelines: bit.ly/2MgAcio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialties: Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Innovation, Research and development, Global business
Responsibilities
- ● 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
- ● 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)
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