Senior Manager, Business Control Function, Centralized Capabilities, Germany

6 months ago

Chester, United Kingdom Bristol Myers Squibb Full time

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.

The Business Controls Function (BCF) is a key contributor to the Company's overall enterprise risk management strategy. The BCF is a global organization with resources based around the World. The BCF Leadership Team and many BCF team members are based in Princeton, NJ.

The BCF is a “second line” risk management function (in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ "three lines" concept), reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, and partnering with Finance, business operations, functional leads and senior management throughout the Company.

The Senior Manager BCF, Centralized Capabilities Germany & other markets, within Business Control Functions (BCF) for BMS will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director, Centralized Capabilities. This role will be performing critical market-focused control assessments and consultations. 

The Senior Manager will represent BCF as a leader and subject matter expert in controls and business process optimization.

The Senior Manager will actively participate in various activities including:

Interact closely with market financial and operational leadership to mitigate risk Play a key role in strategic planning, risk management, process improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams of the region / market to drive controls excellence Assist markets in executing financial and operational activities in accordance with internal policies and directives Collaborate on best practices, remain abreast of developments, serve as partner to the commercial finance team members, and incorporate concerns from these sources into the Company’s controls program Identify improvement opportunities within the markets and drive enhancements of the Company’s controls program

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the collaborative and results-driven team environment Contribute to the development and execution of the company's strategic plans by providing risk and controls insights and analysis Evaluate potential business opportunities, mergers / acquisitions, partnerships, and/or other company initiatives from a risk and controls standpoint  Prepare and/or review annual financial, operational, and fraud risk assessments designed to identify and address risks in the region and/or local market and communicate results to Senior Director, Centralized Capabilities Contribute to the annual risk assessment of third parties used in the commercial markets and oversee the execution of these third party reviews within the assigned region Collaborate with assigned markets to design, implement, and monitor financial and operational controls that enhance efficiency, minimize risks, and maintain quality standards Support collaboration within the region to streamline processes and optimize controls Provide regular reports to senior management and executive leadership regarding the status of controls and risk management efforts for business units / markets within region Support the development and/or implementation of internal controls and risk management frameworks to prevent and detect fraudulent activities Stay updated with regulatory requirements impacting markets and their respective controls requirements Work closely with the Director and other team members to ensure smooth functioning of the Business Control Function within in the region Contribute to a collaborative and results-driven team environment Communicate control performance of BUs / markets to market leadership, as well as the Director and other relevant stakeholders Establish and maintain strong relationships with BMS international Finance senior leadership Hold self and others to timelines, quality, and accuracy Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions Define and drive regional BCF process improvements, priorities, and underlying improvement projects; manages projects and accountable for outcomes  Identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks to the organization's financial and operational integrity of the business units / markets within the region Analyze existing business processes and control mechanisms to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency enhancements Support cross-functional teams to implement control improvements and monitor their effectiveness

Key Stakeholders

Senior market leadership BCF Leadership Team Corporate and market Finance team members Steering Committees  Other Internal customers

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required. Master’s degree preferred and / or CA/CPA equivalent preferred. 8 plus years of experience, with demonstrated experience in financial controls roles Finance experience within the pharmaceutical industry, preferred Previous experience in financial control roles, required Significant experience in finance, internal controls, audit, or compliance roles within pharmaceutical or related industries Deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics, regulations, and financial best practices Leadership skills to define and drive strategic business vision Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Effective relationship management skills Adaptability and ability to manage change  Customer-first mindset Ability to drive collaboration with senior leaders Up to 20-30% travel, dependent on business priorities in any given year. 

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 . Visit 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.

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