Director, Finance, Capital Planning & Analysis

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The Finance Director for Capital Planning and Analysis is a strategic role designed for a highly accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in managing and optimizing capital resources within a dynamic organization. This leader will spearhead the capital planning process, develop sophisticated analysis to support investment decisions, and provide critical insights that enable the organization to achieve its long-term strategic objectives. This person will be the Finance Global Process Owner for Capital Planning. The Director will be the business partner to Vice President, Capital Services & Solutions. This position will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that capital allocation aligns with organizational priorities, enhances operational efficiency, and drives sustainable growth.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategic Capital Planning

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the organization's capital planning framework, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
• Forecast long-term capital requirements based on business growth, innovation strategy, market trends, and regulatory considerations.
• Prepare, present, and defend capital plans to senior executive leadership and board of directors.
• Guide the prioritization and selection of capital projects, working closely with business partners to evaluate feasibility, risk, and return on investment.

Capital Analysis & Investment Evaluation

• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess capital investments, employing advanced financial modeling techniques.
• Evaluate proposals for new capital expenditures and major projects, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansions.
• Develop and maintain models that project future capital needs, funding sources, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Provide recommendations for optimal capital allocation, balancing strategic, financial, and operational objectives.

Financial Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of capital investments and resource allocation.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on capital utilization, project progress, and financial outcomes to executive stakeholders.
• Ensure transparent, accurate, and timely reporting of capital activities, adhering to internal controls and compliance standards.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess financial, operational, and strategic risks related to capital investments and allocations.
• Develop mitigation strategies to address risks, including scenario planning and contingency analysis.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry trends that could impact capital planning and investment decisions.
• Cross-functional Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, business unit leaders, and key stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Partner with Treasury, Corporate Development, Strategy, and Operations teams to ensure robust integration of capital planning within enterprise processes.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of finance professionals, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Continuously evaluate and enhance capital planning and analysis methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Champion the adoption of advanced analytics, digital tools, and automation to improve forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.
• Drive the development and implementation of best practices in capital allocation and financial analysis.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field (MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in corporate finance, capital planning, financial analysis, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading large-scale capital planning processes within complex organizations with an expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and performance measurement.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to executive audiences.
• Expertise in leveraging advanced analytics tools, business intelligence platforms, and ERP systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across functions and geographies.

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Compensation Overview:

New Brunswick - NJ - US: $187,510 - $227,218
Princeton - 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 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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