Bristol Myers Squibb Hiring for Senior Manager Finance – Middle East & Africa Job at Dubai Full Time

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Expected areas of competences:

• Experience of managing and developing a team, and of working cross-functionally and across geographies.
• Priority setting and discipline to meet required deadlines managing multiple demands.
• Work process improvement and focus on service level.
• Monitoring of internal control mechanisms to minimize risks.
• Ability to progress projects and analysis with minimum supervision and to think proactively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective work with diverse people establishing solid working relationships with business partners.
• Intellectual and emotional capability and commitment.
• Ability to act in a timely manner on facts or information, considering both current and future implications of decisions.
• High level of communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization (including verbal, presentation, written). Good understanding and appreciation of the balance between detailed analysis and high-level overview and able to communicate accordingly with suitable recommendations.
• Proactive approach, able to work on own initiative and without close supervision.
• Ability to negotiate & influence others including external partners to achieve the best financial results for the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop a high performing FP&A team (three direct reports) focused on effective business partnering by providing day-to-day direction, allocating work and coaching.
• Contribute to the MEA Finance team success.
• Partner with the Commercial team & enabling functions to develop and manage financial information for success of the business including specific brand support and OPEX control.
• Shape resource allocation across the market to maximize the value creation.
• Assist Country Controller in legal entity matters (e.g. LE profitability, Tax …).
• Propose and implement ideas to simplify the business models.
• Act as primary point of contact for all financial queries related to areas of responsibility, coming from both internal and external business partners (e.g. Distributors, CSO …) across all areas of the business.
• Drive the monthly closing process and ensuring that financial data is accurately recorded in the books and records, liaising proactively with GFS.
• Lead on and ensure the completion of the annual Budget and Projections within areas of responsibility. Review and challenge submissions from business partners and rolled-up submissions to ensure package submissions to senior management are robust.
• Ensure high levels of financial stewardship by making business partners aware of policy and procedure requirements and supporting them in the appropriate use of finance systems (e.g. SAP-RPM).
• Continuously seek more efficient ways to perform duties, streamline processes and improve forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with Pricing team to understand pricing strategy for in-scope brands.
• Participate in S&OP process, ensuring production plans and supply are aligned with latest demand assumptions.
• Support enhancing and simplifying the Gross to Net accrual exercise.
• Support ensuring Accounts Receivable are under control and mitigate risk of bad debts.
• Support Internal Audits and 3rd Party BCF reviews as needed.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience of working in a multinational company in Finance for at least 10 years.
• Business knowledge within the pharmaceutical industry including legal, compliance & regulatory requirements.
• Successful leadership of multi-functional Finance team.
• Strong commercial mindset combined with a solid accounting foundation.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to continuously drive process improvements and streamline activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, partner with senior management, and be a trusted and reliable source of information, analysis, and support.
• An attitude which is demonstrated by a “how can I” approach to issues, resilience, commitment to goals, and persistence.
• Strong Excel skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Thorough knowledge of SAP, SAP BI, RPM & Hyperion.

Qualifications:

• University degree / Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required
• MBA or professional Finance qualification preferred

Languages:

• Full professional proficiency in English
• Another language (Arabic or French) is a plus

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.