Barry Sexton
About Barry Sexton
Barry Sexton is the Senior Finance Director of Global External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland. He provides strategic financial leadership and oversees financial operations across multiple locations and an extensive external network.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Barry Sexton is the Senior Finance Director for Global External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Dublin 15, Ireland. In this role, he provides strategic financial leadership and business partnering to the Senior Vice-President of Global External Manufacturing. He oversees financial operations across three locations, managing an external network of 110 contract manufacturers and an annual spend exceeding $600 million.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Barry Sexton has held numerous positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2015 to 2017, he was the Finance Director for Cruiserath Biologics and the Irish Legal Entity. Prior to that, he served as the Finance Director for API, External Manufacturing, and the Irish Legal Entity from 2009 to 2015. His earlier roles include Financial Controller at Swords Laboratories from 2006 to 2009, General Manager at Lawrence Laboratories from 2000 to 2006, and Finance Manager at the Irish Shared Services Centre from 1997 to 2000.
Experience at Deloitte Ireland
Barry Sexton worked at Deloitte Ireland as an Audit Manager from 1990 to 1997. During his seven years in this role, he gained significant experience in auditing and financial management, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the corporate sector.
Educational Background
Barry Sexton has a comprehensive educational background in accounting. He studied at University College Dublin, earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from 1986 to 1989 and a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting from 1989 to 1990. He furthered his education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, where he achieved FCA (Fellow Chartered Accountant) status from 1990 to 1993. He completed his secondary education at Holy Faith De La Salle College Skerries from 1981 to 1986.
Key Financial Responsibilities
In his role as Senior Finance Director, Barry Sexton manages a team of 21 high-performing finance professionals, oversees Irish shared services for accounting, taxation, and payroll functions, and handles company secretarial activities for Bristol Myers Squibb's Irish Legal Entities. He serves as the primary contact with Corporate Tax and Treasury, external advisors, and government agencies for strategic financial analysis and business decisions. Additionally, he acts as a company trustee on the pension scheme to ensure ongoing compliance and strategic change.