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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.

Ireland is home to External manufacturing’s global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO’s) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network.

This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare.

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking to recruit on a Fixed term contract (14 months- maternity cover) a Manager, Cost Accountant, for its team based in Shannon Co. Clare.

Working as part of the ExM finance team, this is an excellent opportunity to enhance your experience in the accounting function of a large Multinational Pharma Organisation.

Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs.

Note: Internal job title- Manager, Cost Accountant

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing financial and analytical support to External Manufacturing (ExM) Organisation for on-going business requirements and strategic initiatives.
• Business Partnering to External Manufacturing (ExM) Organisation.
• Preparation & Timely submission of the monthly Management Accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and related analysis of variances v’s Budget and Projection. (PPV, Gross Margin, etc.).
• Preparation of standard costs for product portfolios within ExM plants.
• Inventory Controls - Offsite Tolling Reconciliations and ensuring compliance with corporate policies & procedures and GAAP.
• Liaising with auditors in relation to SOX, Internal & External Audits
• Respond to ad-hoc information requests from local and global business partners and support any new projects that arise.
• Preparation & Timely Submission of Projections & Budgets (P&L; B/S) along with performing detailed reviews of all Budgets / Projections with ExM Operational Management
• Provide Financial Business partnering to Virtual Plant Teams (Tier 1 VPT)

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills required:

• Experienced qualified accountant with a comprehensive knowledge of costing, financial analysis, business partnering, accounting principles, and internal controls. ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CPA with +3years PQE.
• Develops strong, effective work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.
• Assesses risk and provides alternative solutions and contingency plans to ensure that financial commitments are met.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills are all key attributes for this position in addition to strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of MS Excel are required. 
• A working knowledge of SAP is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of US GAAP as well as local accounting principles.
• Ability to maintain strict internal controls according to BMS policies and legal requirements.

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.

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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.

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