Director, Record to Report Global Process Owner

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. Bristol Myers Squibb recognises the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programmes that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

The Director of Record to Report (R2R) Global Process Owner is responsible for:

• Strategically managing and improving global R2R processes. Focusing on standardising procedures, enhancing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering top-tier service across the organisation.
• Leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with regional leads, business units, and external service providers to boost process performance and uphold governance.

Key Operational Aspects

• Oversees global policy adherence, uses performance analytics, manages risks, and enhances customer experiences while handling high volumes of global transactions.
• Leading a cross-functional team, maintaining effective global controls, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives process improvements.
• Utilising advanced technologies, aiming for cost efficiency and value creation while engaging with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen leadership in process management and supplier engagement.

By offering strategic direction and promoting operational excellence, advancing the company's global financial operations and ensuring sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Ownership & Governance Develop and execute the global R2R strategy to align with organisational goals and priorities. Define and enforce global R2R policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring adherence to local regulations and requirements. Act as the global escalation point for R2R-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement Drive process standardisation and harmonisation across regions, leveraging technology and best practices. Identify opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times within R2R processes. Lead digital transformation initiatives, such as automation, AI, and analytics tools, to enhance process capabilities.
• Performance Management Conduct regular reviews of process performance with stakeholders, identifying and addressing gaps or opportunities for improvement.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Partner with Finance, IT, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of R2R process into end-to-end operations. Build strong relationships with external service providers.
• Risk Management & Compliance Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements related to R2R processes. Develop and maintain a strong internal control framework to mitigate risks within the R2R function.
• Leadership & Team Development Mentor and guide regional R2R leads and teams. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of process changes across the organisation.

Supervisory Responsibility 10 direct reports up to Associate Director level.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

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

Required & Preferred Experience

• 8 plus years of experience, with 8 plus years in financial management leadership roles. Finance experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Skills and Competences

• Leadership skills to challenge status quo, define and drive strategic business vision.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP, Hana 4 and R2R processes architecture; experience in process improvements and project management is a plus.
• Effective relationship management skills, ability to collaborate and influence across the matrix.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to drive results.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Customer-centricity, collaboration, and performance excellence mindset.
• Coaching and motivating teams.
• Adaptability and ability to manage change.

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.

Bristol Myers Squibb 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.

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.