Senior Director, CTDO Finance Business Parter

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 . The Senior Director, Cell Therapy Development Operations (CTDO) Finance Business Partner Lead is a strategic, highly analytical finance leader accountable for operational decision support, and people leadership across CTDO. This role serves as a trusted thought partner to the CTDO and GPS Operations leadership, translating complex operational strategies into rigorous financial insights while building, developing and sustaining a high-performing finance business partner organization. The Senior Director is responsible for embedding finance into the day-to-day operations, strengthening analytical rigor, and ensuring the team has the skills, tools and mindset required to influence decisions at the executive level. The role leads end-to-end financial planning, performance management, and decision support (Budget/Projection, LTFP, monthly close and reporting), while establishing strong operating rhythms, controls and advanced analytics. Success in this role requires equal excellence in business partnership, analytical leadership, and talent development.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive finance and/or accounting experience supporting complex, operations‑intensive organizations is required.
• At least five (5) years in pharmaceutical or life sciences is required.
• Demonstrated success as a senior finance business partner influencing executive decision‑making.
• Proven experience building, developing, and leading high‑performing finance teams.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations financial drivers.
• Strong experience preparing, defending, and communicating complex financial analyses.
• Experience with SAP ERP and advanced financial systems; high proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Hyperion, Business Objects, or comparable).

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance thought partner to CTDO senior leaders, embedding finance into operational planning, governance forums, and execution rhythms.
• Develop a deep understanding of CTDO operating models, cost drivers, capacity, productivity levers, and risk profiles to proactively advise on trade‑offs and scenarios.
• Translate operational strategies (network design, capacity planning, make/buy, external manufacturing, quality investments) into clear financial implications and decision frameworks.
• Influence outcomes by clearly articulating financial impacts, sensitivities, and return on investment of strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Lead and continuously improve Budget, Projection, LTFP, and month‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strong linkage to operational drivers.
• Establish robust analytical frameworks for variance analysis, productivity tracking, cost‑to‑serve, scenario modeling, and investment prioritization.
• Own the identification, quantification, and active management of risks and opportunities, with clear mitigation strategies and accountability.
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality financial insights and narratives are delivered through structured monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Provide rigorous financial analysis for business cases, including NPV, ROI, sensitivity, and scenario analysis for capital, external manufacturing, and operational investments.
• Elevate analytics from descriptive reporting to predictive and prescriptive insights that improve decision quality and speed.
• Champion the use of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, AI‑enabled analytics) to standardize reporting, automate insight generation, and improve transparency.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high‑performing CTDO Finance Business Partner team with clear roles, expectations, and development paths.
• Set a strong talent strategy focused on analytical depth, operational acumen, executive communication, and enterprise thinking.
• Coach and mentor finance leaders and managers, providing regular feedback, stretch opportunities, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Lead change management efforts as operating models, systems, and responsibilities evolve.
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance with US GAAP, and adherence to internal controls across CTDO operations.
• Partner with GPS Finance and enterprise stakeholders to align assumptions, methodologies, and reporting standards.
• Maintain an enterprise mindset by assessing implications of industry trends, regulatory changes, and business events across CTDO, GPS, and the broader company.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees