Director, Finance, GPS Procurement

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The GPS Finance organization is looking for a dynamic and strategic Finance Director to support our Manufacturing Procurement team. This role is critical in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making related to $5.8B annual spend and will act as the key finance partner to the Vice President, GPS Procurement.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Partner with procurement leadership to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with overall business objectives and drive cost efficiencies.

• Guide negotiations with strategic suppliers, offering financial analysis to optimize decision-making and contract terms. Lead business case development and other strategic analyses (e.g. Make vs. Buy, MTOP, etc.)

• Track procurement financial performance, identify risks & opportunities and advise on areas of cost control.

• Enhance visualization and reporting to drive better insights.

• Support key decisions and business cases with robust financial evaluation and analysis.

• Provide financial guidance and counsel for key business and operational decisions.

• Model potential future financial scenarios and build analytics that drive impactful financial insights and aide in optimal decision making.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of Finance experience, with specific experience in manufacturing finance.

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, financial modeling and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and focus resources on high value areas.

• Proficiency in managing complexity and uncertainty, driving teams towards decisive action.

• Ability to build relationships, influencing a broad range of stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

• Strong finance management and business partnering skills.

• Ability to deal with complexity and operate effectively in a matrix environment.

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Compensation Overview:

New Brunswick - NJ - US: $187,510 - $227,218

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 4