Strategic Country Controller — Switzerland & Austria

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Chester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare coverage

Pension scheme

Hybrid work 50/50

26 days holiday

Career development

On-site parking

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Chester, UK is seeking a Country Controller for Switzerland & Austria (CHAT). You will lead the end-to-end financial close across markets, ensuring strong controls and reporting integrity.

This senior role partners with global finance teams, engages with regulators and boards, and connects regional operations to the company’s world‑class platform. Travel to CH and AT is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial leadership in a global or multinational environment.
• Professional qualification: CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CPA with Bachelor's (Master's preferred).
• Pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience preferred.
• English fluency essential; German language skills are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience engaging with boards, regulators, and global finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and yearly close across two markets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory financials, transfer pricing, internal controls.
• Drive strategic conversations on investments, risks, and opportunities.
• Represent BMS to Legal Entity Boards and regulators and contact points.
• Coordinate with Tax COE, Statutory/Legal Entity COE and Corporate Treasury.
• Collaborate with global teams to connect markets to the world-class finance platform.

Skills

Financial leadership

Global multinational experience

CIMA/ACCA/CA/CPA

English fluency

German language skills

SAP

Blackline

Workiva

Regulatory compliance

Board engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CA/CPA)

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Workiva

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Chester, UK is seeking a Country Controller for Switzerland & Austria (CHAT). You will lead the end-to-end financial close across markets, ensuring strong controls and reporting integrity.

This senior role partners with global finance teams, engages with regulators and boards, and connects regional operations to the company’s world‑class platform. Travel to CH and AT is required.