Associate Director, Finance, OpEx - Global Process Owner

Job description

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. 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. The Associate Director, Non-Labor Opex Global Process Owner is role that owns the Commercial organizations end-to-end non-headcount integrated opex planning and reporting process. This role serves as Commercial's Departmental Spend/ RPM Lead on the EPM program, translating Commercial's opex requirements into Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) design, build, and cutover decisions, including how AI-enabled automation and anomaly detection are incorporated into the opex platform. This role reports to the Executive Director, Commercial Finance Digital Strategy, who will work closely with you as you stand up this process and platform. Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Own non-headcount Commercial opex process design and KPIs, partnering with Business Owners, EPM Leads, Data & Process SMEs, BI&T, and the EPM Business Integrator. Lead the redesign of integrated opex planning, including evaluating supporting technology options on the EPM platform, with a specific eye toward AI-enabled automation and anomaly detection for non-labor spend. Serve as Commercial's Departmental Spend / RPM Lead on the EPM program, documenting detailed functional and technical requirements for the Business Integrator to build against. Support system configuration and build activities for the opex workstream by clarifying requirements and business context with the EPM Business Integrator. Help prepare and coordinate test scripts, validate outputs, and log/track defects with the Business Integrator through resolution. Support data validation and migration activities, helping confirm opex data is clean, complete, and ready for the new EPM platform. Act as a change champion, helping Commercial colleagues understand and adopt new opex planning tools and processes. Bring enterprise thinking to day-to-day work, flagging where an opex decision may affect the GBO data model, reporting strategy, or another function. Stay dynamic and adaptable, adjusting quickly to new information or shifting priorities in a program without an established playbook. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Minimum education of a BS/BA is required; MBA is preferred, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred. Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant Finance, FP&A, or opex/planning experience is required. Familiarity with financial planning tools and/or prior exposure to a system implementation project, ideally working alongside a systems/business integrator. Strong analytical and organizational skills; comfortable synthesizing input from multiple stakeholders. Exposure to AI/ML-enabled planning, forecasting, or automation tools a plus. Ability to work seamlessly with diverse teams and departments, sharing insights and building strong partnerships to achieve organizational objectives. Leveraging digital tools and technologies, including OneStream and its embedded AI-enabled automation and anomaly-detection capabilities. Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and a Commercial organizations non-headcount cost base, combined with the ability to make informed, strategic decisions that drive company success. #LI-Hybrid 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. Compensation Overview: Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $162,860 - $197,348 Princeton - NJ - US: $162,860 - $197,348 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. ​Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 opti