Regional Controller

At Bristol Myers Squibb, were creating innovative medicines for patients who are fighting serious diseases. Were also nurturing our own team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter our role, each of us contributes. And that makes all the difference. The Regional Controller will play a pivotal role in supporting the Global Financial Services deliverables. This role will be responsible for managing and directing all financial operations across several markets in the Region, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial guidance for the Region. The Regional Controller will lead a team of 7-9 direct reports located across the markets, and actively participate in various activities including: Overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with local and international accounting standards and corporate policies. Maintaining accurate financial records, analysing financial performance, and supporting decision-making processes. Supporting Finance Transformation projects and leading processes standardization and simplification to maximize efficiencies. Collaborating and engaging with key finance and other stakeholders and leaders to support business and financial reporting requirements. Leading the development and execution of the strategy, governance, and end-to-end processes, ensuring compliance with all local laws and regulations. Developing and leading a high-performance organization, cultivating a culture of collaboration, customer centricity and continuous improvement, supporting the teams development plans. Maintaining a sound internal controls environment, taking action to mitigate control risks. Successful candidates will possess excellent leadership skills and ability to gain a clear understanding of the business dynamics in each market, collaborate in a cross functional structure, and to inspire and motivate team members to deliver exceptional results. A minimum of 15 years of experience is required, with 7 years in financial management leadership roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. The position will be based in the BMSs Hyderabad location (expected 80% in-person) and will require about 10% travel, including internationally. Key Responsibilities and Major Duties: Financial Management / Reporting activities Lead financial reporting processes across the Region to ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards, local regulations and BMS Corporate Policies. Manage month/quarter/year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Work in close coordination with local markets, BPO, Hyderabad Hub and the Legal Entity and Statutory CoE to prepare financial statements. Provide insightful financial analysis and variance explanations to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and trends, to support decision-making. Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. Coordinate and support internal/external audits, including collaborating with auditors and BMS Tax CoE, addressing inquiries, and resolving audit findings; provide necessary documentation and explanations to ensure a smooth audit process. Performance Excellence Support the Finance of the Future transformation for the Region including the successful execution of the geolocation and centralization strategies, including processes outsourcing. Lead innovation, process improvements and standardization to ensure global process and reporting frameworks are harmonized and simplified. Design and track key performance indicators establishing ambitious performance objectives; design strong strategies and execution plans to achieve them. Articulate material risks and opportunities and take an active role in designing and executing mitigation or contingency plans. Team Leadership and Culture Develop and lead a high-performance, multi-national teams proficient in BMS systems and policies; enable continuous learning & growth experiences for individuals. Responsible for department budget and headcount for the region Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, customer centricity and performance excellence to maximize business impact. Supervisory Responsibility (List job titles of positions that report directly or indirectly to this position and indicate nature of relationship): Direct reports: 7-9 direct reports based across markets. Total organization of 15 people, based across markets, once fully implemented.

Location: hyderabad, IN

Posted Date: 4/19/2025