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Finance Intern

Intern/Co-op

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Posted 54 days ago Full_time R1585467

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 rich in diversity. 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.

Inspire and be inspired. We offer a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students to use your talent, skills, education and passion to help make an impact on patient’s lives – all while growing your career and

earning academic credit.

Our Internship Programme gives you a real opportunity to gain practical ‘hands-on’ experience, training and  shadow the experts of your chosen field. It also provides you with insight into what it’s like to work with us.

We will place you in a six, nine or twelve month Internship Programme depending on the requirements of your degree course. So, are you ready to embark on a new adventure? We can’t wait to see what you’re made of!

Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking to recruit an Intern/Co-Op Student for an eight-month period starting Jan 2025.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly journals and analysing financial data.
  • Assisting in preparation of standard costs for product portfolios within ExM plants.
  • Inventory Controls - Offsite Tolling Reconciliations and ensuring compliance with corporate policies & procedures and GAAP.
  • Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist in preparation and input of Projections & Budgets into our financial planning application.
  • Support the Assistant Controller in the response to SOX, Internal & External Audits
  • Respond to ad-hoc information requests from local and global business partners and support any new projects that arise.


What we look for from our Intern/Co-Op Students:

  • An eagerness to learn and develop throughout your time with BMS.
  • Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of MS Excel are required. 
  • Ability to work in a cross functional team.
  • Dynamic, innovative & quick-thinking problem solvers  
  • Must be able to communicate effectively within the team and with business partners and have an excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain strict internal controls according to BMS policies and legal requirements.

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 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.

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.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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