Executive Director Finance, GPS Strategy & Capital

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The Executive Director for Global GPS Strategy & Capital plays a critical leadership role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and steering growth initiatives across a complex worldwide manufacturing network. 

This executive will work closely with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing network optimization, product strategy development (GO Teams), capital planning and analysis, and business development activities. 

Reporting directly to the SVP Finance Global Product Development & Supply, the Executive Director of Finance is a key partner to senior leaders within Global Product Supply (GPS) providing strategic financial counsel to enable scalable growth, efficient asset allocation, and robust risk management.

• Finance lead for Manufacturing Network & Product Strategy:
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to evaluate and optimize the global manufacturing footprint.
• Lead financial assessment and scenario modeling for manufacturing network transformations, new plant investments, site consolidations, and capacity expansions.
• Develop business case analyses for new product introductions and manufacturing process innovations, aligning financial objectives with organizational strategy.
• Own the Long-Range Financial Plan process for GPS.
• Lead a team of 5 Finance professionals

Capital Planning & Analysis:

Oversee the multi-year capital planning process, aligning investment priorities with long-term manufacturing and product strategy goals.

Business Development Activities:

Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships related to manufacturing and industrial growth.

Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, and strategic fit analysis for potential transactions.

Champion best practices in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, leveraging analytics to drive decision-making.

Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years’ progressive experience in finance roles.
• Demonstrated experience in capital planning, financial analysis, and business development within a global context.
• Proven track record of supporting strategic product and network decisions, including plant expansions, consolidations, and new product introductions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, supply chain economics, and asset optimization strategies.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment on financial priorities.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and proficiency with financial modeling tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong focus on Talent development and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture and connect financial decisions with long-term business outcomes.
• Results Orientation: Committed to delivering measurable value through sound financial management and operational excellence.
• Innovative Mindset: Embraces new ideas and technologies to drive efficiency and competitive advantage.
• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Integrity: Maintains the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and stewardship.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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