Finance Director Of Puerto Rico, Colombia

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 transpa