Country Controller Turkey

At Bristol Myers Squibb our employees often ask Who are you working fora 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.

Bristol Myers Squibb European Capability Centre

• Eligible for participation in the companys annual bonus plan
• Family cover healthcare
• Attractive contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working 50% home / 50% office giving you flexibility and balance
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays plus festive shutdown
• Career and qualifications support we invest in your growth
• Modern officewith a range of on-site benefits including on-site parking

What if your financial leadership directly helped get life-changing medicines to patients

At Bristol Myers Squibb thats not a hypothetical. Its what our finance leaders do every single day.

Were looking for a Country Controller for Turkey - a senior finance professional whos ready to take ownership of one of the regions most dynamic markets lead with purpose and be a genuine strategic partner to the business.

This is not a role where you maintain the status quo. This is a role where you shape it.

What youll own - and why it matters

As Country Controller youll be the financial cornerstone of BMSs operations across Turkey. Youll work closely with Finance Directors and collaborate with global regional and local finance teams to ensure that every financial decision is grounded compliant and strategically sound.

Heres what your leadership will look like in practice:

• Lead the financial close - Youll own the end-to-end month-end quarter-end and year-end close process across your market. When issues arise youll be the person who resolves them - with the support of global teams behind you.
• Be the compliance authority - From statutory financials to transfer pricing documentation internal controls to regulatory interactions youll ensure BMS operates with integrity in every market you lead. Final sign-off sits with you - and that accountability means something here.
• Drive strategic conversations - Evaluating investment opportunities articulating financial risks and opportunities and contributing to local business strategy. Your expertise will be sought not just reported.
• Represent BMS at the highest level - Including potential membership on Legal Entity Boards of Directors and serving as the primary point of contact for local regulators and in-person authority visits.
• Connect local operations to a global mission - Collaborating with BMSs Tax COE Statutory and Legal Entity COE Corporate Treasury and Capability Centres youll be the essential link between your market and the world-class global finance structure that supports it.

What this role gives back to you

• International scope from a stable base - Youll be based at BMSs Chester UK office with travel to Turkey as required. A world-class global platform. Real regional influence.
• Visibility at executive level - Your work will be seen by regional and global leadership. This is a high-profile role in one of BMSs most energetic and fast-growing markets.
• Complexity that builds exceptional expertise - Dynamic regulatory frameworks evolving statutory requirements complex tax considerations. If you thrive on intellectual challenge this role delivers it every day.
• Collaboration without borders - You wont work in isolation. Youll be surrounded by talented colleagues across finance functions worldwide all working towards the same mission.
• Work that connects to something bigger - Behind every financial statement and audit submission is BMSs ability to develop and deliver transformative medicines. Your work has a direct line to patient outcomes.

Youll be a great fit if you have:

• 10 years of experience including 5 years in financial management leadership within a global or multinational environment
• A professional qualification - CIMA ACCA CA or CPA - with a Bachelors degree minimum (Masters preferred)
• Pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience (strongly advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance
• Fluency in English (essential) - Turkish language skills are preferred and will significantly strengthen your impact in this role
• Proficiency in SAP Blackline and Workiva experience a bonus
• The leadership presence to engage confidently with boards regulators and global finance teams alike
• A customer-first mindset strong analytical instincts and the drive to hold yourself - and others - to the highest standards

Based in Chester. Leading across borders.

This role is based at BMSs Chester UK office with travel to Turkey as the role requires. Chester is a well-connected vibrant location and the perfect home base for a truly international finance leadership role.

Your market is waiting for a leader. That could be you.

If youre a senior finance professional with the expertise the ambition and the regional knowledge to lead financial operations across Turkey wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your financial leadership to a company with a mission that matters.

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