We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

At BD, the Accounting function plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial processes. Our team is dedicated to encouraging a world-class financial environment that supports the company's mission of advancing the world of health™. We strive for flawless execution and outstanding collaboration, ensuring our financial systems and controls are robust and effective.

About the role

As the Swiss Inventory Partner, you will act as a trusted business collaborator to the Swiss HQ finance management and other team members throughout the organization. You will ensure accurate accounting for, and reporting of, all inventory movements in BD’s European distribution centers. This role is vital for upholding a solid control framework aligned with the company’s SOX control standards. Join us on this ambitious journey to advance excellence in inventory accounting!

Main responsibilities will include:

• Examine inventory trends and pursue follow-up actions and solutions.
• Identify, develop, and implement new or improved dashboard opportunities.
• Monitor monthly reconciliations between the inventory management system and SAP financial accounting system.
• Discuss and follow up with collaborators on variance investigations and operational specifics.
• Prepare for and engage in monthly closing calls, then address any questions that arise.
• Perform and monitor timely execution of reconciliations and closing activities.
• Liaise with business controllers regarding inventory reserves, scrap, excess & obsolete items.
• Support local finance and business controllers with inventory-related queries.
• Maintain the execution of monthly and quarterly SOX controls, ensuring discrepancies are addressed.
• Cooperate with external and internal auditors, securing timely delivery of deliverables.

About you

You hold a minimum bachelor’s degree in accountancy with over 4 years of experience in finance. Proficiency in English and knowledge of SAP are strong pluses. Your Excel skills are outstanding, and you thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment. Working independently and as part of a team, you demonstrate strong customer orientation and the ability to multi-task. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities make you an outstanding fit. You embody BD’s culture and values, and you’re eager to share and bring to bear guidelines to improve team performance.

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At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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