Associate Director , Finance - Cruiserath

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Position

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit an Associate Director – Finance. Reporting directly to the Finance Director for Cruiserath Biologics. The Associate Director – Finance will lead financial stewardship and performance support for the Cruiserath Biologics site, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive productivity and informed decision-making. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role is accountable for high-quality financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, capital project tracking, controls and compliance, and audit/grant support.

 

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive productivity for the Cruiserath Site operations.

• Collaborate with a number of Stakeholders to support delivery of sites financial performance

• Maintain the highest standards of stewardship and control

• Delivery of high quality financial and management reports including monthly management accounts, budgets and projections.

• Tracking and monitoring of Capital projects performance, variance and trend analysis to support business planning and decision making

• Preparation and submission of grant applications

• Preparation and review of key account reconciliations

• Working closely in partnership with project controls and shared services to ensure adherence to all technical accounting policies and procedures

• Support of internal and external audits

 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA CPA), with a minimum of 8 years PQE

• Strong financial project management skills, knowledge of product costing and development of digital platforms.

• A comprehensive knowledge of financial analysis, accounting principles, internal controls and business partnering.

• Ability to build strong partnerships, influence Leadership and work in a collaborative environment with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of US GAAP principles as well as local accounting principles.

• Agility to manage operating budgets, anticipate emerging issues and communicate scenario analysis.

• The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.

• Strong organisational and problem solving skills, as well as demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

• SAP experience is desired.

 

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases

• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.

• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance, on-site gym.

Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs. 

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On-site Protocol

BMS has an 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.

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