Senior Manager, Direct Tax Europe at Bristol-Myers Squibb

Chester, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree and chartered tax advisor (local equivalent)
  • Extensive professional experience in a multi-national corporate tax environment or equivalent, including tax compliance and reporting in at least one jurisdiction
  • Experience in global or regional roles
  • Experience in managing and developing staff
  • Business fluency in English and German
  • Proficient in accounting provisions, accounting principles, audit and disclosure requirements of financial statements
  • Understanding of US GAAP
  • Team player with good leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and other European markets
  • Plan and execute local tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax returns with internal and external resources
  • Serve as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer, managing a risk register and reporting quarterly to the FD and General Manager
  • Manage tax audits including collaboration with local finance teams and corporate tax staff
  • Gather information for transfer pricing documentation in line with local rules
  • Provide tax support for local business operations
  • Advise heads of finance in local markets and educate business partners on tax legislation changes
  • Prepare US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting
  • Prepare cash flow budgets and projections related to taxes, supporting financial analysis
  • Maintain high internal control standards in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate policies, local processes, and external requirements
  • Liaise with tax, finance, customs, treasury, legal, HR, and external advisers to ensure local compliance and assess risk areas
  • Utilize technology for effective tax return and provision calculations
  • Identify, research, and recommend solutions for potential tax issues
  • Manage and develop the tax team, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and work allocation
  • Manage the external advisor budget, plan internal resourcing, and ensure transparency of required spending
  • Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing customer focus, teamwork, external orientation, and personal accountability
  • Collaborate effectively with other members of the team, including delegation and coaching junior members of staff

Skills

Direct Tax Compliance
US Tax Reporting
German Tax Compliance
Tax Returns Preparation
Transfer Pricing
Tax Risk Management
Global Tax Initiatives
Local Tax Regulations

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Develops and delivers biopharmaceutical medicines

About Bristol-Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) develops and delivers medicines aimed at treating serious diseases, focusing on areas like cancer, autoimmune diseases, and heart conditions. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new drugs, which are sold after receiving regulatory approval. BMS also produces generic drugs, offering affordable alternatives that meet the same quality standards as their branded counterparts. What sets BMS apart from competitors is its dual focus on both innovative and generic medicines, enhancing access to healthcare. The company's goal is to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
$33,706.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition in oncology from emerging biotech firms like ArsenalBio.
BMS's lawsuit over the 340B Drug Pricing Program may lead to regulatory challenges.
Rapid AI and digital tech evolution may pose integration challenges for BMS.

Differentiation

BMS focuses on innovative cancer treatments through collaborations like ArsenalBio for T cell therapies.
The company emphasizes digital health technologies, enhancing clinical trial management and patient engagement.
BMS offers both innovative and generic medicines, increasing affordable healthcare solutions.

Upsides

BMS's partnership with Medidata enhances clinical research processes and patient outcomes.
The collaboration with AI Proteins advances novel miniprotein-based therapeutics, expanding therapeutic modalities.
BMS's global license agreement with BioArctic expands its portfolio in neurodegenerative diseases.

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