Christian Halligan
About Christian Halligan
Christian Halligan is the CFO for Switzerland & Austria at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over a decade of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and Controlling.
Current Title and Role
Christian Halligan currently holds the title of CFO Switzerland & Austria at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Steinhausen. His role includes overseeing all financial operations within these regions, ensuring the financial health and integrity of the company's operations. He focuses on value creation, financial analysis, and risk management to enhance the company's strategic goals.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Christian Halligan has held multiple roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2017 to 2019, he was the FP&A Lead Oncology Germany in Munich, Bavaria, responsible for financial planning and analysis in the oncology division. Before this, he worked as the Senior Manager FP&A Germany (Oncology) from 2016–2017 and Senior Manager FP&A Germany (Cardiovascular/Virology) from 2015–2016, demonstrating his versatility and capability in different therapeutic areas.
Career at PUMA Group and Bilfinger SE
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Christian Halligan worked at the PUMA Group as Senior Manager International Finance (Europe/EEMEA) from 2014 to 2015 in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, managing international financial operations. From 2012 to 2014, he served as Senior Manager Finance (Division Industrial Services) at Bilfinger SE in the Munich Area, where he spearheaded finance functions within the industrial services division.
Early Career at T-Systems International GmbH and KPMG
Christian Halligan started his career at T-Systems International GmbH as an IFRS Contract Analyst from 2009 to 2012 in Munich. He then briefly worked as an Audit Associate at KPMG in Denver, Colorado, in 2008. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in financial reporting and audit practices.
Educational Background
Christian Halligan holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from New Mexico State University. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2003 to 2007 and his master's degree from 2007 to 2008. His education has given him a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and strategic planning.