• Job Description

  Req#: R1575332

  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 .

  BMS Hyderabad is an integrated global hub where our work is focused on helping patients prevail over serious diseases by building sustainable and innovative solutions. This important science, technology, and innovation center will support a range of technology and drug development activities that will help us usher in the next wave of innovation.

  Job Title: Associate Director, BCF Hyderabad Lead

  Department Title: Finance

  At Bristol Myers Squibb, we’re creating innovative medicines for patients who are fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter our role, each of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.

  The Associate Director, BCF Hyderabad Lead for BMS will be a highly collaborative senior Finance business partner. This exceptional leader will oversee BMS’s business controls activities in BMS’s Hyderabad CoE, and demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Exceptional expertise in financial and operational controls

  • Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and industry dynamics

  • Outstanding ability to forge strong partnerships across the organization to provide insights and guidance to cross-functional teams

  • Open communication and cooperation to ensure BCF activities are executed seamlessly

  Successful candidates will possess excellent leadership skills, inspiring and motivating team members to deliver exceptional results.

  A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, with 3-5 years in business controls leadership roles.

  The position will be based in the BMS’s Hyderabad Location (expected 50% in-person) and will require about 5-10% travel, with potential for international travel.

  Key Responsibilities and Major Duties:

  Business control activities

  • Oversees and leads all Hyderabad BCF activities (primarily SOX testing and compliance)

  • Responsible for quality control of SOX testing including reviewing SOX testing results, ensuring timeliness, effectiveness, and promptness of testing performed by Hyderabad SOX team.

  • Regularly reports SOX testing status to the BCF Executive Director, AD of SOX Methodology & Program Governance, and Leadership Team

  • Provides technical guidance on protocols for testing of internal controls over financial reporting, reviews.

  • Assists in the development of internal control enhancements, both proactively and in response to internal control deficiencies identified.

  • Engage the BCF’s fraud risk management subject matter expert or business process champions (BPCs) as necessary on deficiencies identified.

  • Oversees deployment and optimization of SOX technology platforms

  • Actively influences the identification of continuous improvement opportunities

  • Assists with drafting desktop procedures, training as part of transition efforts in first 6-12 months

  Relationship management and teaming

  • Serves as an inspirational and engaging leader who motivates and engages through clear articulation of BCF-related priorities

  • Assists in recruiting, hiring, and retaining of strong local team members

  • Identifies and manages training and upskilling of local team members

  • Holds self and others to timelines, quality, and accuracy

  Risk management

  • Articulates material risks and opportunities and takes an active role in designing and executing response or contingency plans

  (Disclaimer: The responsibilities listed above are only a summary and other responsibilities will be requirements as assigned)

  Supervisory Responsibility (List job titles of positions that report directly or indirectly to this position and indicate nature of relationship):

  Direct reports:

  • Yes, (span TBD)

  Key Stakeholders/Contacts – describe this position’s key internal matrix relationships and key external stakeholders/clients

  Key internal stakeholders:

  • Executive Director, Business Controls

  • BCF Leadership Team

  • Business Process Champions

  • Controllership CoE Lead

  • Owners of key business processes

  • Corporate and in-market Finance teams

  • Teams based in other Finance global center locations

  List of minimum requirements

  Degree/Certification/Licensure

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or CA / CPA preferred.

  Experience – Responsibility and minimum number of years

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in business controls leadership

  • Experience managing teams

  • Compliance and controls experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferred

  • Public accounting experience preferred

  Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities, other

  • Knowledge of key accounting processes and systems

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong relationship management skills

  • Adaptability and ability to manage change

  • Customer-first mindset

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Ability to drive collaboration with senior leaders

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Growth mindset to look for innovation and continuous improvement opportunities

  Software that must be used independently and without assistance

  • Familiarity with SAP and SAP related applications, CRM software, among other accounting-related programs

  • Familiarity with Workiva

  BMS Behaviors Required

  PASSION

  URGENCY

  INNOVATION

  ACCOUNTABILITY

  INTEGRITY

  INCLUSION

  Working Conditions

  Travel Required (nature and frequency)

  5-10%, with potential for international travel

  Overnight Absences Required (per typical month)

  TBD

  Flexibility in working time

  Yes

  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 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.

  Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

• About the company

  BMS' primary R&D sites are located in Lawrence, New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Redwood City, California; with other sites in Devens and Cambridge, Massachusetts, East Syracuse, New York, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan, Bangalore, In...

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