Finance Intern Summer 2026

Role Summary:

This role is part of the Finance team and will support the Oncology Business Unit at AstraZeneca Canada. The role will work closely with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional team members to plan and analyze financial performance against strategic objectives.

You are joining a team of individuals is leading a culture that is science and patient-focused agile and high-performing. Your role within this Finance team will be to work collaboratively with the other Finance colleagues to share best practices and influence the ambitious growth of AstraZeneca.

Your role in helping us achieve our leadership ambition will be to:

• Support the entire Finance function with a focus on Finance Business Partnering FP&A and Controlling across a range of responsibilities

This position is will play an integral role in digitizing Finance while seeking out new ways to add value to each finance addition you will have the opportunity to work with other functions in AstraZeneca as you support the various Finance Business Partners which in turn work directly with the Business Units. You will gain experience in several core financial areas such as: Business Planning Financial Analysis and Profit/Cost Center management.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Support the Finance team with a range of responsibilities including:

• Serving as a key liaison between the Finance teams
• Developing financial processes and tools to drive more timely support and improved insights for the business
• Partner with cross-functional team members to enhance planning and insights capabilities through dashboards to present and analyze financial data
• Working closely with the Finance Business Partners to navigate through business and financial planning cycles
• Advance adoption of AI capabilities across finance tools and processes
• Think critically and support the Finance team to solve business challenges
• Provide support and lead elements of the month-end financial review engagements with key stakeholders
• Support the monthly quarterly annual and multi-year planning and forecasting process

Qualifications:

• Pursuing of hold post-secondary degree or higher in Business Finance or Accounting with experience in Computer Science an asset
• Knowledge of financial concepts and management accounting
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Python Tableau PowerPivot VBA/Macros SQL or other related software is desirable
• Strong Problem Solving and analytical skills; solutions oriented
• Ability to participate in collaborative teamwork
• Strong communication skills: interpersonal writing and presentation
• Self-starter initiative ability to work in dynamic environments
• Project Management experience
• Holds (or working towards) accounting designation is preferred but not required
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Available to work full-time for duration of the internship

What youll Learn:

As an Intern at AstraZeneca Canada you will have the opportunity to learn about various positions with AstraZeneca as you work cross-functionally with different parts of our business. Our purpose for this position is to ensure you gain key foundational knowledge that will complement your education through interesting work while leveraging valuable networking opportunities to expand your learning. You will be invited to attend various learning events including Town Halls Industry Spotlight sessions Science Matters presentations employee engagement events as well as many others so you will be well-prepared and qualified for future positions with AstraZeneca.

We have a strong track record in developing and coaching interns to be successful for future positions at AstraZeneca. Join us and thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds come together to unlock the potential of what science can do!

What to Expect:

This role is a 4-month paid contract position which starts in May 2026. Our position will be based in our Mississauga head office and allow for flexible working arrangements working both onsite (2-3 times per week) and virtually.

About AstraZeneca Canada:

At AstraZeneca we are united by a common purpose to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. This purpose underpins everything we do; our work helps to make hearts healthier to help people breathe easier and to help more people survive cancer. Every single day we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide and by leading breakthrough science that promises to transform the treatment of disease.

Our purpose is bold and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and innovative company means creating a vibrant dynamic culture where we celebrate entrepreneurial thinking and act quickly to inspire change. We are courageous taking smart risks and learning from both success and failure. We are curious creative and open to new insights and ways of working. Above all we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. Join us and be part of a great place to work; an environment that energizes and empowers each of us to achieve our goal to develop and deliver medicines.

Annual basesalaryfor this position ranges from $41495.20 to $54462.45. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through thesalaryrange over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offerpayrange used in a majority of situations. The basepayoffered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge and other specific business and organizational some cases offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition our permanent positions offer an annual VariablePayBonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program 4 weeks paid vacation and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canadas Most Admired Corporate Culture
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