Nandini Patel
Beachwood,NJ
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summit, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the financial management of a $350M+ budget at the Summit cell therapy site, supporting commercial CAR‑T therapies (Abecma, Breyanzi) and enabling cross-functional decision-making across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, IT, and EHS
- Provided direct financial oversight of an $80M Quality organization budget, partnering with senior leadership to manage costs, resource allocation, and operational priorities
- Delivered executive-level financial insights for the Summit site, integrating P&L, COGS, and budget vs. forecast reporting with close-cycle analysis and variance insights across headcount, spend, and manufacturing performance
- Maintained and executed SOX-compliant financial controls, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements
Senior Auditor - Global Internal Audit
Bristol Myers Squibb
Lawrenceville, NJ
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough, objective examinations of complex financial statements and operational workflows to detect irregularities, process gaps, and data anomalies
- Synthesized audit findings into high-impact reports for senior leadership, delivering actionable, value-added recommendations to strengthen the global control framework
- Partnered with cross-functional business units and international stakeholders to design and track the implementation of sustainable corrective action plans
- Led risk assessment and scoping phases for global audits, ensuring testing programs were aligned with evolving regulatory standards and corporate policies
Accounting Development Program - R&D Finance
Bristol Myers Squibb
Lawrenceville, NJ
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted quarterly accounting methodology reviews for clinical studies within Anaplan, evaluating system-recommended approaches to ensure accurate financial alignment
- Monitored and resolved critical Eclipse-to-SAP integration errors (including Error 7), ensuring seamless data flow and accurate R&D expense posting to the general ledger
- Prepared and drafted monthly and quarterly journal entries for R&D operations
Accounting Development Program - Business Control
Bristol Myers Squibb
Princeton, NJ
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Executed comprehensive SOX scoping and testing to evaluate the operational effectiveness of key financial and operational internal controls
- Led weekly SOX status meetings with cross-functional stakeholders to track testing progress, address deficiencies, and ensure timely remediation
- Monitored corporate disbursements and Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expenses, utilizing data analysis to detect potential fraud, anomalies, and policy violations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Stockton University, School of Business
Galloway, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP; Oracle; Tableau; Workiva; JET (Journal Entries) / System Management; Eclipse Eplan; Intermediate in Python;
- Languages: Fluent in English and Gujarati; Hindi and Korean (Elementary)
Timeline
Finance Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
04.2024 - Current
Senior Auditor - Global Internal Audit
Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2023 - 04.2024
Accounting Development Program - R&D Finance
Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2022 - 06.2023
Accounting Development Program - Business Control
Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Stockton University, School of Business