Manager, Finance - Cell Therapy Operations

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.

Purpose of the function

This role performs monthly close, financial planning and costing activities in support of Cell Therapy External Manufacturing organization. This includes supporting preparation of budgets and forecasts, proper costing of products and inventories and timely completion of monthly financial closing and management reporting.

Monthly accounting and reporting

• Prepare external manufacturing month end journal entries and complete account reconciliations of general ledger accounts in compliance internal controls
• Preparation of external manufacturing month-end reporting package and analysis as well as reporting of key variance drivers to operations management.
• Prepare analysis of inventory accounts including preparation of inventory reserves and write-off analysis.

Budget preparation, Forecasts and Financial Analysis

• Support preparation of financial budgets and forecasts for External Manufacturing operations.
• Participate in the standard cost setting process for externally manufactured cell therapy products including updating system with new standards.
• Assist in various management reports and analysis required by budgeting and forecasting process.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the cycle counting and physical inventory programs ensuring a high standard of inventory control.
• Prepares and maintains Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation for cost accounting functions.
• Satisfy internal and external audit requests as necessary.
• Recommends and implements improvements to current processes, where appropriate.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• BA or BS in Finance / Accounting. MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Three-Five years of accounting/financial experience with at least 1-2 years of relevant manufacturing finance experience. Specific pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is not required.
• Exceptional analytical skills with ability to understand the bigger picture (i.e. impacts across the business, etc.)
• Team player able to interact with all levels and work on projects in a cross-functional team environment as well as interfacing effectively with global counterparts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; ability to clearly explain financial information to a variety of audiences
• Highly motivated self-starter with a willingness to assume responsibility, take ownership for their work and intelligently challenge the status quo
• Tier one ERP experience necessary with preference on Oracle.
• Exceptional systems skills required including financial modeling in Excel, business intelligence tools, and budgeting and financial reporting applications.

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.

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