Senior Manager, Research Finance

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Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Research Finance, supports the Research Finance team, including key processes, analysis and projects that drive decision making in the global Research organization.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Test, utilize, enable and embed new digital and analytical tools into the Research Finance team processes and ways of working; find and suggest process efficiencies

• Enable Research-wide resource allocation analysis, including the use of employee-reported data, in order to drive stronger decision making.

• Enable the Research Business Development forecasting model. Support the broader BD process and deal cost/value assessment where necessary.

• Participate (with ability/potential to lead) continuous improvement initiatives, including partnering with Procurement, HR and other functional partners

• Assist in review and finalization of consolidated Research materials, including preparation of Budget, Projections, month and quarter end close processes and analysis

• Draft timelines for upcoming Research Finance deliverables, and enable team coordination thereof

• Support the transition of new Research Finance operating model; work collaboratively across US-based Research Finance colleagues as well as Hub-based colleagues in Hyderabad, India

• Other job duties that may be assigned may be modified at any time as the departmental and company needs require in a dynamic environment

Qualifications & Experience:

• BS/BA or equivalent required; MBA preferred

• Prior relevant Finance experience (approx. 5+ years)

• Strong communication skills, including presentation and written

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to support data-driven financial storytelling

• Comfort and experience with analytics, willingness to learn, embrace and share new tools (including AI and visualization)

• Strong sense of urgency and accountability; growth mindset to support innovation and continuous improvement

• Additional preferred skills: SAP and/or Hyperion exposure

• Hybrid work model required in alignment with BMS policy (i.e., 50% in-office)

• Covid vaccination required in alignment with BMS policy

Key Capabilities:

• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to clearly communicate recommendations, rationale, and options; demonstrated cross-matrix partnership skills; ability to influence and drive effective decision making, at times without explicit authority

• Financial literacy: Forecasting and scenario analysis skills, with an understanding of key accounting and reporting needs

• Business Acumen: Ability to understand local and micro business dynamics, identify risks and opportunities

• Project Management: The skill to effectively plan, execute, and oversee projects and processes with the goal of achieving better outcomes that unlock value

• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Gathering relevant information and critically evaluating it, anticipates changes or challenges and offers solutions

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