Senior Manager, Finance, R&D Global Drug Development

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 . The Senior Manager, Finance, R&D Global Drug Development position is a key financial position in the R&D Finance organization with responsibility for the financial management of HOCT ( Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy), Neuroscience and Immunology & Cardiovascular (ICV) functional budgets managing spend of $0.3B and 600 headcount . The role will partner extensively with functions leadership teams to provide sound financial advice and decision support. The role includes leading functional budget and projection processes, monthly close activities, P&L analyses, strategic thought partner for LT members and achieving financial goals.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of finance experience with significant exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting.
• Proficiency with U.S. GAAP and general knowledge of business laws and regulations.
• Ability to prepare and defend financial analyses to support decision making, investigate and conclude on complex accounting issues.
• Must be able to present concisely and influentially in both oral and written format to all levels of management.
• Able to use technology to support simplification and standardization of reporting and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• MBA/CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HOCT, Neuro & ICV Budget and Projection Activities
• Key business partner for functional leadership teams.
• Develop robust analysis to challenge & influence investment decisions and drive/perform analysis for changes in assumptions.
• Assist and develop detailed operating budget and projections to guide resource planning and allocation as needed throughout Global Drug Development.
• Understand the resourcing models for the Development teams.
• Drive planning of meetings and present financial results to key management.
• Participate in leadership team meetings.
• Maintain an open line of communication with key stakeholders, including LT members, Chief of Staffs, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
• Lead HOCT, Neuro & ICV monthly close activities, including P&L analyses.
• Analyze and identify root causes for significant variances.
• Partner with broader Finance team to coordinate day-to-day work and create a seamless flow of activities including s pecial projects and improvements
• Support Operational efforts to improve process and efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Enable use of various tools to promote use of digital reporting and AI capabilities.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 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.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level