Senior Software Engineer - Manager I - SAP Costing

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior SAP Costing Specialist to drive end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA costing initiatives in a global, AI‑driven environment. You will design, implement, and optimize costing solutions, ensuring tight integration with FI, MM, PP, and inventory management.

The role emphasizes SOX and GxP compliance, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement in a cloud‑enabled setting. A strong background in cost accounting and manufacturing processes is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, CS, or related field (Master's a plus).
• 5–7 years of SAP S/4HANA experience with at least 1–2 full-cycle Controlling implementations.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Cost and Controlling functionality.
• Cross‑module integration across FI, IM, Manufacturing, PP, QM, MM, and SD.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAP S/4HANA Costing solutions across Product Costing, Inventory Accounting and Operational Accounting.
• Own full end-to-end SDLC delivery—from design and build through testing and deployment.
• Enable accurate material valuation, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold through integration with FI, MM, PP, and inventory management.
• Drive costing period-end processes including overhead calculation, variance analysis, and settlement.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Costing/Controlling

Cross‑module integration

ABAP debugging

SOX/GxP compliance

AI adoption

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

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.

Position Summary

At BMS, digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology. We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care.

The Senior Software Engineer, SAP Costing Manager-I At Bristol Myers Squibb, digital innovation and IT are central to transforming patients’ lives through science. The organisation leverages AI, data science, and automation to enhance global finance operations.

The SAP Costing position plays a key role in delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Costing solutions in the cost accounting, Inventory management, and product costing areas, and should have good understanding of working in a SOX and GxP environment. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable of SAP Product costing solutions.

Collaboration with Business, IT, and external stakeholders is critical for standardisation and compliance. AI-enabled capabilities such as invoice automation, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection are leveraged. Gen-AI tools are used for documentation, testing, and improving operational efficiency.

The role supports full SDLC activities from requirements through post-go-live support. Continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies are key expectations.

Experience delivering full lifecycle projects for 5-7 years in S/4 HANA in the areas of Costing including integration with other areas such as Materials Management, Manufacturing, Sales & Distribution, & Finance. Had experience working in a Global Environment who understands Global Process, Template Roll-out, SAP instances, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional.

If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Key Responsibilities

Shape the Future of Finance Technology | SAP S/4HANA Costing Specialist

Are you ready to make an impact where Costing meets innovation?

We're looking for a talented SAP Costing Specialist to join our global team and help drive the next generation of intelligent, cloud-enabled Costing solutions. If you're passionate about SAP, energised by transformation, and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment — we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Delivering Smart Costing Solutions

• Design and implement world-class SAP S/4HANA solutions across Product Costing, Inventory Accounting and Operational Accounting Processes.
• Own full end-to-end SDLC delivery — from design and build through testing, deployment, and ongoing support
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to improve costing accuracy, close efficiency, reporting transparency, and operational controls.
• Strong hands‐on experience in SAP CO sub‑modules, including Cost Element Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, Material Ledger, and Actual Costing.
• Extensive experience in executing and supporting Costing Period‑End activities, including planning, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• In‑depth knowledge of Co‑Product and By‑Product manufacturing processes, with expertise in cost allocation, cost distribution, and settlement mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of Internal Subcontracting and External Subcontracting business processes.
• Good understanding of Material Movement types.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex costing issues, ensuring accurate product costing and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of Material Ledger processes, including actual cost calculation, inventory valuation, and cost roll‑up activities.
• Enable accurate material valuation, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold processes through strong integration between SAP CO, FI, MM, PP, and inventory management.
• Drive costing period‑end processes including overhead calculation, variance calculation, work‑in‑process, settlement, inventory close, and reconciliation with finance reporting.

Connecting the Dots

Drive seamless integration across Supply Chain, manufacturing, inventory, and external systems by embedding SAP costing requirements into end‑to‑end business processes, ensuring accurate cost capture from procurement, production, inventory movements, sales transactions, intercompany flows, and financial close activities.

Bridge SAP CO with Finance, MM, and SD to enable truly end‑to‑end business processes

Driving Cloud & AI Transformation

Leverage AI and intelligent automation to enhance SAP costing processes by improving cost estimate accuracy, accelerating variance analysis, automating repetitive reconciliation activities, identifying costing anomalies, and enabling data‑driven insights for inventory valuation, product costing, and period‑end close decisions.

Use GenAI tools to accelerate documentation, test automation, and root cause analysis

Keeping Us Compliant

Ensure costing solution comply with SOX, GxP, Audit and internal control requirements through proper documentation, testing, approvals, and traceability.

Collaborating & Innovating

Partner with global business and IT stakeholders to drive process optimisation and continuous improvement

Build strong relationships across teams, lead with curiosity, and champion a culture of learning and innovation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's a plus)
• 5–7 years of SAP S/4HANA experience with at least 1–2 full-cycle Controlling implementations
• Deep expertise in SAP’s SAP S4 HANA Cost and Controlling functionality
• Cross‑module integration experience across FI, IM, Manufacturing, PP, QM,MM, and SD
• Basic ABAP debugging skills and technical integrations
• Proven experience in SOX and/or GxP regulated environments
• A collaborative, global mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for continuous learning, AI adoption, and process innovation

Bonus Points If You Have...

• Experience with SAP RISE / cloud migration initiatives
• Exposure to AI, intelligent automation, or GenAI in a delivery context
• Background in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of BW or SAP Consolidation solutions (Group Reporting)

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote‑by‑design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People With Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Data Protection

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