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Play a pivotal role in supporting the Regional Controller model BMS has built.
Be responsible for overseeing financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance for a country or a group of countries.
Actively participate in various activities including:
1. Managing financial activities within a designated market or a cluster of countries
2. Overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance with relevant regulations and corporate policies
3. Maintaining accurate financial records, analysing financial performance, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting decision-making processes
4. Lead the development and execution of the strategy, governance, end-to-end processes, by ensuring compliance with all local laws and regulations
Key Responsibilities
5. Lead financial operations within the designated country/group of countries, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, adherence to accounting principles, and compliance with regulatory standards
6. Manage the monthly close process
7. Establish a continuous improvement program to improve effectiveness and efficiency
8. Collaborate with other finance functions, such as Tax, Treasury, and Corporate Finance, as well as global enabling functions to ensure alignment and consistency in financial processes
9. Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, to maintain accurate financial records
10. Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting, as well escalate market issues requiring updates to the existing controls
11. Coordinate and support internal/external audits
12. Provide input and final sign-off for Statutory Financials, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards
13. Support above market teams, including Tax, Payroll, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with local and corporate requirements,
Key Stakeholders
14. Senior leaders from various key Finance organizations – Corporate, Controller, Commercialization Finance, GPS
15. Corporate and in-market Finance, FDs and local team members
16. Steering Committees and Advisory Boards
17. Above market teams supporting Tax, Payroll, General Accounting, Accounts Payable etc
Key Requirements
18. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred and / or CA/CPA equivalent preferred.
19. 10 plus years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in financial management leadership roles
20. Finance experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferred
21. Experience in financial management roles required
22. Leadership skills to define and drive strategic business vision
23. Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance
24. Fluency in written and spoken English; another language relevant to the supported country(s) would be an advantage
25. Effective relationship management skills
26. Adaptability and ability to manage change
27. Customer-first mindset
28. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
29. Ability to drive collaboration with senior leaders
30. Familiarity with SAP and Oracle (Hyperion)
31. Workiva