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This position will support the Exec. Director of R&D Finance in financial planning & reporting aspects.  The role includes managing financial processes (e.g., Budget, Projection, Monthly Close Reporting and Finance Capability Enhancement) and collaborating across finance and the broader matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify business trends, analyze actual results, and meaningfully synthesize and present business performance.
• Develop financial analysis tools to increase business ownership and accountability and prepare financial presentations which accurately and insightfully presenting the results of business operations or future projections.
• Oversee Resource Allocation process enhancements and embedding R&D Productivity measures into operational and financial reporting.
• Work closely with Executive Director, R&D FP&A and Senior Vice President, R&D Finance to facilitate performance monitoring and guide decision making.
• Coordinate annual budget and projection processes for Research and Drug Development.
• Engage in strategic partnering for structure and resource allocation decisions.
• Collaborate extensively across the matrix organization with: R&D Finance Leaders, Business and Operation Leaders, Corporate FP&A, Corporate Financial Reporting, and Tax.
• Manage the overall finance calendar for Research and Drug Development.
• Facilitate establishment of new financial capabilities
• Engage as a thought leader helping promulgate best practices for Financial Planning & Analysis as a key stakeholder for the work of the Corporate FP&A function.

Qualifications/Experience

• BS/BA or equivalent, MBA preferred
• CPA preferred
• Minimum 7-10 Years of financial experience of increasing responsibility in relevant financial roles, including auditing, consulting, financial planning & analysis
• R&D related financial experience preferred
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a highly matrixed organization 
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload
• Experience working with multiple levels of management with competing demands on time and resources
• Strong character and ethics; attention to detail and ability to self-prioritize work on an ongoing basis
• Expert level Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills and capabilities
• Proven experience enhancing finance capabilities (dashboards, process optimization, application of new digital technologies)
• Other technical knowledge and expertise such as PowerBI, Python, R, or machine learning and AI skills are a plus
• Working knowledge of Hyperion/SAP/SAP BI/BEX preferred
• Knowledge of applicable GAAP, Internal Controls, and business laws and regulations.
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to influence across the matrix a plus

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.

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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

BMS has a diverse 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.

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