Bristol Myers Squibb Looking for Executive Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at Princeton, NJ Full Time

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.

Role Summary

The Executive Director, CFP&A will lead and drive all financial planning and analysis for the business through the development and implementation of documentation and workflows that build a best in class financial and business planning process to support the successful growth of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive the Company’s core forecasting and analysis processes, including the 3-Year Operating Plan, quarterly projections, monthly closes analysis, bonus and long-term incentive compensation, and annual target setting process
• Support CFO in preparation and delivery of quarterly Earnings Calls, partnering with Controllers and IR
• Partner with key internal customers including the broader FP&A community, Controllers, Tax and Treasury organizations
• Prepare financial materials/messaging for presentations to the Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Support IR and CFO Support Lead with ongoing investor relations messaging (i.e. conferences, JPM, Investor Days, etc.)
• Provide insightful input on resource allocation & financial analysis with visibility on peer benchmarks
• Lead Total Company headcount reporting and analysis team
• Lead the development of financial models and scenario analysis to provide insights to improve company’s outlook for changes in currency, economic environment, cost base initiatives, headcount, and efficiency improvements
• Continue to evolve the Integrated Financial Calendar, helping drive continued connectivity across financial processes and greater efficiency and effectiveness for the organization
• Drive process improvements and work with stakeholders to simplify approach, monitor company’s performance, business trends and assess risks and opportunities to achieve short and long-term goals
• Provide financial support for enterprise-wide initiatives, e.g. Quantum Leap, cost analyzes, Portfolio Prioritization, Asset/Franchise P&Ls, Transformation initiatives, Controller, Tax restructuring, etc.
• Support audit requirements and responses to questions and inquiries
• Provide insightful input on resource allocation & financial analysis with visibility on peer benchmarks

Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred
• 15+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting positions with upward progression
• Strong analytical, quantitative and financial modeling skills with the ability to prioritize workload
• Strategic thinker who must be detail- oriented and have analytical problem- solving capabilities
• Strong business partnering skills. Ability to build relationships / work effectively in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication / presentation skills with the proven ability to present to senior management
• Ability to deal with complexity and uncertainty while driving teams towards actionable decisions
• Financial systems experience incl. MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Hyperion experience 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.

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

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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