Associate Finance Director, Global Quality

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Job Description:

Key finance role partnering with Global Quality leadership, and indirectly with Global Operations and support functions (i.e. Corporate Finance, IT, HR).

The individual will drive FP&A agenda for Global Quality, provide financial support to each of the various Quality Leadership Team members and their functional areas, and participate in / support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

In addition, the incumbent will drive Continuous Improvement and reporting streamlining/efficiency related initiatives, including Value Capture, KPI, and dashboard automation.

Business Partnering:

• Supports SVP, Global Quality in driving annual budget, quarterly projection, and strategic LTFP process. Manages financial matters related to the group and its headcount and activities (~$200M annually).
• Acts as critical Business Partner to 5-6 Global Quality Functional VPs and respective Operations leads supporting preparation, analysis and presentation of financial projections, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Leads ongoing monthly/quarterly closing requirements, needs for reserves, variance analysis with key commentary, and preparation of monthly financial reports
• Acts as primary point of contact representing Quality for enterprise-wide initiatives and corporate integration activities.

Drives Innovation:

• Helps to drive further standardization and optimization of processes, including identification and enablement of value capture initiatives.

Financial Stewardship:

• Maintains internal control environment to the highest standards of compliance and integrity
• Ensures compliance with all BMS policies and guidelines for business performance and reporting

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years diversified experience in accounting and finance (FP&A)
• Experience with development of annual business plan/budget, financial projections
• Excellent business partnering abilities
• High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid working knowledge of accounting and planning systems
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls, strong financial and analytical skills
• Strong communication, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment working with multiple levels of management and partners in various geographic locations
• Self-starter, highly motivated and able to make decisions independently
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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