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Play a pivotal role in supporting the Regional Controller model BMS has built.

Be responsible for overseeing financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance for a country or a group of countries.

Actively participate in various activities including:

Managing financial activities within a designated market or a cluster of countriesOverseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance with relevant regulations and corporate policiesMaintaining accurate financial records, analysing financial performance, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting decision-making processesLead the development and execution of the strategy, governance, end-to-end processes, by ensuring compliance with all local laws and regulations

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial operations within the designated country/group of countries, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, adherence to accounting principles, and compliance with regulatory standardsManage the monthly close processEstablish a continuous improvement program to improve effectiveness and efficiencyCollaborate with other finance functions, such as Tax, Treasury, and Corporate Finance, as well as global enabling functions to ensure alignment and consistency in financial processesOversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, to maintain accurate financial recordsMaintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting, as well escalate market issues requiring updates to the existing controlsCoordinate and support internal/external auditsProvide input and final sign-off for Statutory Financials, ensuring compliance with local accounting standardsSupport above market teams, including Tax, Payroll, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with local and corporate requirements,

Key Stakeholders

Senior leaders from various key Finance organizations – Corporate, Controller, Commercialization Finance, GPSCorporate and in-market Finance, FDs and local team membersSteering Committees and Advisory BoardsAbove market teams supporting Tax, Payroll, General Accounting, Accounts Payable etc

Key Requirements

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred and / or CA/CPA equivalent preferred.

Experience

10 plus years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in financial management leadership rolesFinance experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferred

Competencies

Experience in financial management roles requiredLeadership skills to define and drive strategic business visionExtensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory complianceFluency in written and spoken English; another language relevant to the supported country(s) would be an advantageEffective relationship management skillsAdaptability and ability to manage change Customer-first mindsetStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to drive collaboration with senior leaders

Software

Familiarity with SAP and Oracle (Hyperion)Workiva

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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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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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