Associate Director, Finance, Cell Therapy Development Business Partner

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Finance Business Partner will be responsible for driving the budget/projection, Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP), and monthly reporting process for CTDO Development, Tech Ops, and Quality. This individual will partner with the respective operational leadership teams and lead all business cases and related financial analysis directly related to business strategy. This is a key finance role interacting with all levels of operations process owners and will partner closely with CTDO finance and operations.

Requirements

Minimum education of a BS/BA in accounting/finance is required.
Minimum of seven (7) years of accounting/finance experience supporting an operational unit and business controls is required.
Strong understanding of business processes related to development and manufacturing operations.
Strong finance management and business partnering skills.
Ability to drive change and effectively support teams through transition management.
Comprehensive knowledge of business controls and US GAAP.
Ability to form cross-functional teams, align the priorities and informally lead towards resolution.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA or equivalent is preferred.
Three (3) years of pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
Strong technical skills including proficiency with SAP ERP system, Excel, PowerPoint and data analytic tools such as Hyperion, Business Objects or comparable is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the named finance advisor to the CTDO VP, Development and VP, Tech Ops & Quality.
Own and manage the CTDO Development, Tech Ops, and Quality Finance budget — setting investment priorities, managing financial risks, and providing authoritative financial accountability to CTDO Finance leadership and the CFO organization.
Define and own the CTDO Development, Tech Ops, and Quality Finance strategy and multi-year financial planning framework.
Work with operations to develop detailed assumptions and inputs into the CTDO Development, Tech Ops and Quality budget and long-term financial plan.
Provide financial analysis support for business cases related to strategy, including NPV analysis.
Work with CTDO Finance HUB to review and finalize financial close commentary.
Provide monthly financial results to Development, Tech Ops and Quality leadership and work closely to manage related risks and opportunities against budget.
Lead the analysis of strategic opportunities across CTDO Development, Tech Ops and Quality.
Work with R&D finance and S&OP teams to understand clinical demand and related clinical supply costs.
Create and lead monitoring analytics for finance surrounding CTDO activities.
Lead CTDO ad-hoc finance projects and analysis as needed.
Influence operations business partners to make key strategic decisions with proper financial guidance.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US Exempt Employees.
11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval (for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees).
3 optional holidays (for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees).
Unlimited paid sick time (based on eligibility).
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year (based on eligibility).
Summer hours flexibility (based on eligibility).
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs (based on eligibility).
An annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day (for all global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year).