Associate Director, Finance External Manufacturing Bio

at  BristolMyers Squibb

WORKING WITH US

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 .

Competencies & Requirements

• A qualified accountant with a comprehensive knowledge of costing and financial analysis, accounting principles, and internal controls. ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CPA with +8years PQE.
• Develops strong, effective work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and persuade others to accomplish challenging goals and objectives.
• Builds and maintains a network of key individuals necessary for obtaining and disseminating information critical to the operation of the External Manufacturing Business Unit.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and manage cross functional teams in a complex, changing environment to deliver value-added results from an overall corporate perspective.
• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills in the execution of job responsibilities.
• Travel may be required approximately 4 times a year.
• This is a EG140 role

Bristol Myers Squibb External Manufacturing is currently seeking to recruit on a permanent contract Associate Director, Finance Biologics and Sterile External Manufacturing, Reporting directly to the Finance Director for External Manufacturing, this role will involve considerable interaction with cross functional colleagues both in the US and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Biologics and Sterile External manufacturing finance team.
• Business Partner to VP Biologics and Sterile External Manufacturing
• Finance Member of the Biologics and Sterile Leadership team providing financial insights and contributing to strategic decision making.
• Oversee and present Budget and projection cycles.
• Identify financial risk and quantify operational risk in the Business units.
• Change agent working with FD to ensure robust finance processes and support for the BU
• Ensure SOX control compliance.
• Facilitate and support internal/External Audits as required.

Competencies & Requirements

• A qualified accountant with a comprehensive knowledge of costing and financial analysis, accounting principles, and internal controls. ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CPA with +8years PQE.
• Develops strong, effective work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and persuade others to accomplish challenging goals and objectives.
• Builds and maintains a network of key individuals necessary for obtaining and disseminating information critical to the operation of the External Manufacturing Business Unit.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and manage cross functional teams in a complex, changing environment to deliver value-added results from an overall corporate perspective.
• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills in the execution of job responsibilities.
• Travel may be required approximately 4 times a year.
• This is a EG140 role.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.