Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Job Description

The Associate Director is an integral part of the financial planning, analysis, and reporting team for the R&D Portfolio (annual budget ~$2 Billion). This individual will be responsible for analyzing the month-end financial performance and reporting, along with leading the budget/projection activities and analysis. They will also drive improvement in systems, processes and reports used across R&D finance portfolio. The individual will provide leadership within the Reporting and Analysis team to guide them to effectively manage the day-to-day activities and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Month-end and quarter end close process for R&D Portfolio spending, including coordination of variance commentary vs projection
• Lead projection and budget process within R&D Finance, including ownership of the multi-year attrition model to arrive at net portfolio spending
• Coordinate with cross functional groups such as Portfolio Strategy and Operations, BI&A, as part of the annual budget and Portfolio Optimization process
• Effectively partner with R&D finance resource managers to ensure standardized guidelines are communicated and followed across the portfolio
• Lead continuous improvements in systems and processes used to generate data for analysis, including integration of different legacy systems and enhance the system integration roadmap
• Provide insights on financial health of the R&D Portfolio, analyze and identify drivers of spending trends and forecasts
• Monitor R&D Portfolio performance and reporting results vs. expectations with clear, concise and transparent drivers and assist in preparing presentations to senior leaders and business partners 
• Support quarterly IPR&D Impairment analysis
• Present financial plans and results to key R&D finance management
• Ensure relevant accounting procedures and controls are in place and operating as well all requirements for US GAAP are fulfilled
• Support other ad-hoc Portfolio requests from R&D business, BIA, tax, corporate reporting and analysis, etc.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, auditing or a related field
• CPA, Chartered Accountant and/or an MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in finance roles
• Strong working knowledge of BMS financial systems including SAP preferred
• Skilled in financial analytics, with the ability to work with large data-sets
• Must have ability to manage multiple tasks, be well organized, and have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding expectations
• Must be a self-starter (highly proactive), highly motivated, and have proven success in operating in situations of ambiguity
• Highest level of integrity, work ethic and financial stewardship
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment often with aggressive deadlines and quick turnarounds
• Excellent inter-personnel and problem solving skills

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

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

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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