At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
The Senior Manager II, Operations Finance, PDS Finance , serves as a strategic Finance business partner, leading Operations Finance activities across manufacturing sites and External Manufacturing within BMS's Hyderabad Hub. The role drives financial performance, process transformation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver business outcomes.
The successful candidate will bring strategic leadership, global best practices, and a continuous improvement mindset to Operations Finance. This role will drive transformation, strengthen financial governance, and foster operational excellence through strong cross-functional partnerships.
- Recognized expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modelling
- Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, operational cost drivers, and pharmaceutical industry trends.
- Ability to shape and execute the Operations Finance strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Build strategic partnerships across Hub teams, Site Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and global stakeholders.
- Drive alignment and governance across the FP&A organization within the Hyderabad Hub to support business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted Finance advisor to senior business leaders, shaping strategic and operational decisions.
- Provide strategic oversight of financial performance, business risks, and growth opportunities.
- Lead finance transformation through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and organizational change to deliver sustainable business outcomes.
- Influence global stakeholders and cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
- Develop high-performing teams through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.
Demonstrate executive presence with exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
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A minimum of 12–14 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing Finance is required, including at least 4 years in a leadership role. The position is based in BMS's Hyderabad Hub (50% in-office) with minimal travel required.
Key Responsibilities and Major Duties:
Operations FP&A activities
- Provide strategic oversight of month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across Manufacturing Operations.
- Drive monthly and quarterly financial reporting, providing executive insights on manufacturing performance, cost trends, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Lead oversight of manufacturing variance analysis across sites and external manufacturing partners, driving insights on PPV, efficiency, usage, volume, and spend variances to improve operational and financial performance.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities aligned with Manufacturing Operations objectives.
- Lead inventory reserve governance across manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners, driving accuracy, process improvements, and strategic insights
- Drive SOX governance and audit readiness across manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners, strengthening controls, compliance, and process improvements.
- Drive standard cost governance through BOM and routing reviews across manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners, ensuring cost accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a strategic Finance business partner to senior stakeholders, translating business drivers and operational priorities into actionable insights.
- Provide oversight of expense management, cost center performance, headcount planning, and core Manufacturing Finance activities.
- Drive financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business case development to support strategic decisions.
- Lead executive presentations, business reviews, dashboards, and decision-support materials.
- Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.
- Drive finance transformation through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Strengthen financial governance through data integrity, internal controls, and compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
Relationship management and teaming
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Hyderabad Hub teams, Site Finance, Operations, and global Finance leadership to drive alignment and business outcomes.
- Establish external networks to leverage industry best practices, emerging technologies, and finance transformation opportunities.
- Foster a culture of accountability by ensuring timely, high-quality, and accurate execution across Operations Finance activities.
Risk management
Anticipate needs, assess and manage business risk taking; escalate issues that may impact management reporting process globally; manage through times of crisis and ambiguity
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R1605764 : Senior Manager II, PDS Operations FP&A
