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.

Finance Director - Puerto Rico, Colombia & Peru

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

Every role contributes to our mission, and every contribution makes a difference.

Position Summary

The Finance Director will serve as an influential and collaborative business partner, shaping and driving the achievement of Puerto Rico, Colombia & Peru business objectives.

The role requires strong strategic leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

This leader will:

- Drive the achievement of revenue and earnings objectives while ensuring effective budget management.

- Support General Managers and commercial leadership teams in the successful launch of new products and long-term portfolio sustainability.

- Play an active role in strategy development and resource allocation decisions across brands and business units.

- Champion the adoption of AI tools and innovative approaches to improve efficiency and decision-making.

- Lead financial planning processes and establish ambitious, fact-based financial targets.

- Identify risks and opportunities and drive mitigation or value-creation plans.

- Develop and lead a high-performing finance organization focused on business partnership, internal controls, and accounting excellence.





Key Responsibilities

Lead Financial Planning and Management Reporting

- Partner with General Managers to establish ambitious yet achievable financial goals.

- Deliver transparent financial reporting that connects market insights, historical performance, and future outlook.

- Leverage BI&A; capabilities to develop realistic sales forecasts based on relevant market data.

- Identify and communicate risks and opportunities while driving contingency planning.

- Promote simplification and process improvements to maximize support for the business.

- Ensure timeline adherence, accuracy, and high-quality deliverables.

- Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and business implications effectively.

Shape Resource Allocation and Business Decisions

- Drive data-based decision-making through the effective use of financial and market insights.

- Partner with Puerto Rico, Colombia & Peru leadership teams to evaluate short- and long-term investments aligned with business priorities.

- Continuously identify opportunities to improve working capital and resource utilization.

Build a Strong Finance Organization

- Attract, develop, and retain top finance talent.

- Inspire and engage teams through clear strategy communication and effective coaching.

- Create development opportunities through regional and international networks, including stretch assignments and talent programs.

- Identify and implement best practices that elevate organizational capability and performance.

Ensure the Highest Standards of Compliance

- Foster a strong control environment and sound governance practices.





- Partner with business leaders to design, implement, and sustain effective compliance standards.

- Set the appropriate tone from the top through ethical leadership and accountability.

Leadership Competencies

Passion

- Sets high standards for self and others.

- Demonstrates confidence balanced with humility.

- Brings strong conviction while remaining open to diverse perspectives.

- Proactively voices opinions and recommendations.

Innovation

- Challenges the status quo and embraces new approaches.

- Seeks diverse perspectives within and outside the organization.

- Encourages constructive debate and continuous improvement.

- Leads change and innovation initiatives.

Speed

- Operates with urgency and focuses on what matters most.

- Quickly engages the right stakeholders to accelerate decisions.

- Assessments risks and opportunities effectively.

- Removes barriers and simplifies ways of working.

Accountability

- Takes ownership of results and organizational success.

- Communicates transparently and honestly.

- Coaches and develops others with purpose and integrity.

Requirements

- Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience supporting multiple functions and business units.

- Significant experience in Finance Director or senior finance leadership roles within multinational pharmaceutical companies.

- Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and participate effectively in leadership teams.

- Strong financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering capabilities.

- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including talent development and organizational building.

- Fluent in English and Spanish .

- MBA and/or other relevant professional qualifications are preferred.

- Experience working in complex, multi-country environments is highly desirable.

- Preferred location: Bogotá, Colombia .

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📌 Finance Director Of Puerto Rico, Colombia & Peru (Girardot)
🏢 Bristol-Myers Squibb
📍 Girardot