Business Analyst - Project Financial Management

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Key Responsibilities Project Financial Management Partner with project teams to develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. Analyze project actuals, commitments, accruals, and forecast variances. Identify financial risks, gaps, and corrective actions to ensure projects remain within approved budgets. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and forecasting activities. Track project spend against approved funding and provide recommendations to improve financial performance. Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and analysis for project and portfolio stakeholders. Perform detailed variance analysis and explain key financial trends. Maintain financial data integrity within ERP and Project Portfolio Management systems. Support leadership reporting through development of accurate and timely financial insights. Assist in financial modeling and scenario analysis activities.    Governance & Compliance Ensure adherence to Project Financial Management standards, processes, and controls. Support project audits, financial reviews, and governance activities. Maintain project financial documentation and supporting records. Assist with project capitalization, procurement, and financial compliance activities. Drive issue identification and resolution for project financial concerns. Procurement & Vendor Financial Support Coordinate creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders. Monitor vendor spending and financial commitments. Support invoice reconciliation and financial tracking activities. Partner with Procurement and Finance teams to ensure timely processing of project expenditures. AI, Analytics & Automation Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting and financial management activities. Leverage Generative AI tools to improve reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and documentation quality. Develop AI-assisted dashboards and insights to improve project financial transparency. Utilize automation platforms such as Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or similar tools to improve operational efficiency. Support implementation of AI and automation initiatives across project financial processes. Process Improvement Document project financial processes and recommend enhancements. Implement best practices that improve financial governance, reporting consistency, and operational efficiency. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on financial operations and project delivery excellence. Support optimization of ServiceNow PPM and financial management workflows. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner effectively with project managers, PMOs, Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders. Communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Provide guidance and support on project financial processes and reporting requirements. Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and project governance activities. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field. 4–7 years of experience in Project Financial Management, Financial Analysis, PMO Operations, or related disciplines. Experience supporting medium to large-scale technology or business transformation projects. Experience working within matrixed global organizations. Financial & Business Skills Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, financial reporting, and variance analysis. Knowledge of project lifecycle financial management. Understanding of procurement processes and Purchase Order management. Ability to analyze large datasets and identify meaningful insights. Technical Skills Intermediate to advanced experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday Financials, or similar). Experience using Project Portfolio Management tools (ServiceNow PPM, Planview, MS Project, or equivalent). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and financial modeling. Strong PowerPoint and data visualization capabilities. Experience with Power BI or similar analytics platforms. AI & Automation Skills Experience using Generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, or similar platforms. Understanding of prompt engineering and AI-assisted business processes. Knowledge of workflow automation tools such as Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or UiPath. Ability to identify and implement automation opportunities that improve productivity and reduce manual effort. Basic understanding of data governance and Responsible AI principles. 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