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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Delivering, discussing and reporting on the IO BU (Immuno-Oncology Business Unit) operations and financial conditions
• Analyzing the financial statements and data to provide insights about the financial performance of the Business Unit
• Evaluating and quantifying a strategically aligned plan, for a defined period of time
• Serve as a business partner to the Business Unit’s leadership Team (Business Unit Head, Marketing, Sales, Business Insights & Analytics), which requires to understand the strategy, investment needs, and support driving resource allocation
• Using analytics to identify variances and root causes and prepare creative solutions
• Report actual results, prepare forecasts, and risks & opportunities based on the financial performance / analysis
• Recording, adjusting and reconciling financial transactions and events according to professional accounting standards
• Monthly closing and management of financial reporting accurately in a timely manner

Areas of competence

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to translate and convey financial and non-financial information effectively
• Establish relationships and cross-functional partnerships
• Intellectual and emotional capabilities and commitment
• Business and team orientation, confidence and decisiveness within the defined parameters
• Priority setting and discipline to meet required deadlines managing multiple demands

• Written and verbal presentation skills - ability to present in both Japanese and English
• Independent, dynamic, proactive, energetic, flexible

Developmental Value

• Enhance leadership skills with matrix organization

• Enhance knowledge of pharmaceutical industry
• Partner with Commercial functional leads and other key stakeholders

Key Stakeholders/Contacts 

IO BU Leadership Team (Business Unit Head, Marketing, Sales, Business Insights & Analytics) FP&A Team / Head of FP&A Finance Controller / BCF HQ finance team

Background and skills required

• Minimum 3 years work experience in Finance or any analytical job such as management / IT consulting (required)
• Proven track record in their career (required)
• Strong power point and advanced excel skills (required)
• Written and verbal presentation skills - able to present in both Japanese and English (required)
• Qualification in the “Areas of Competence” listed above (Highly preferred)
• Good command of accounting and understanding of internal controls (preferred)
• MBA/CPA (or equivalent), internal/external audit, USGAAP/IFRS and SAP knowledge are a plus (preferred)
• Experience working in a Multi-National company (preferred)
• Experience with Pharma industry (preferred)
• BMS Values: Accountability, Urgency, Passion, Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion (required)

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

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 [email protected]. 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.

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