Manager I, R2R Operations

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we’re creating innovative medicines for patients who are fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter our role, each of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.

The Controllership R2R Ops Manager for BMS will be a highly collaborative Finance team member. This exceptional individual will support execution of R2R accounting activities in BMS’s Hyderabad CoE, and demonstrate the following attributes:

• Exceptional expertise in record-to-report accounting processes
• Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and industry dynamics
• Open communication and cooperation to ensure R2R activities are executed seamlessly

Successful candidates will possess excellent leadership skills, inspiring and motivating team members to deliver exceptional results.

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience is required.

The position will be based in the BMS’s Hyderabad Location (Expected 50% in-person).

Key Responsibilities and Major Duties:

R2R activities

• Performs R2R period-end close (e.g., account reconciliation QC, accounts receivable, accruals, operational reporting) and reconciliation activities
• Monitors and manages specific month-end, quarter-end, and year-end related activities per close timetable in collaboration with local markets and third-party service provider 
• Prepares scheduled balance sheet control reconciliations
• Monitors and manages internal customer satisfaction levels, taking immediate action as appropriate 
• Complete period audits, management level reporting, and disaster recovery related activities
• Executes ad-hoc projects initiated by R2R leadership

Relationship management and teaming 

• Holds self and others to timelines, quality, and accuracy  

Risk management 

• Articulates material risks and opportunities and takes an active role in designing and executing response or contingency plans 

(Disclaimer: The responsibilities listed above are only a summary and other responsibilities will be requirements as assigned)

Supervisory Responsibility (List job titles of positions that report directly or indirectly to this position and indicate nature of relationship):

Direct reports: N/A

Key Stakeholders/Contacts – describe this position’s key internal matrix relationships and key external stakeholders/clients

Key internal stakeholders:

• R2R Ops Senior Manager
• R2R Ops Lead
• Controllership CoE Lead
• Other key leads in the controllership organization (e.g., global, regional controllers)
• Corporate and in-market Finance teams
• Teams based in other Finance global center locations
• Other internal customers

BMS Job Profile

Job Component

Job Detail

Grade Level: EG 100

Manager’s Title: Controllership R2R Ops Senior Manager

List of minimum requirements

Degree/Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting along with CA / CPA or equivalent qualification required.

Experience – Responsibility and minimum number of years

• A Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience
• Accounting experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferred

Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities, other

• Mastery of financial statements and transactional accounting
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong relationship management skills
• Adaptability and ability to manage change 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to drive collaboration with senior leaders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Growth mindset to look for innovation and continuous improvement opportunities

Software that must be used independently and without assistance

• Familiarity with SAP and SAP related applications, CRM software, among other accounting-related programs 
• Visual Basic- MS Excel macros
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SAP AO

BMS Behaviors Required

PASSION

URGENCY

INNOVATION

ACCOUNTABILITY

INTEGRITY

INCLUSION

Working Conditions

Travel Required (nature and frequency): N/A

Overnight Absences Required (per typical month): TBD

Flexibility in working time: Yes

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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

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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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