Ivan Fleming
About Ivan Fleming
Ivan Fleming is the Manager of Statutory Accounting Transformation at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ivan Fleming currently serves as the Manager of Statutory Accounting Transformation at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland. In his role, he is responsible for leading significant accounting transformations and plays a critical part in aligning statutory books with IFRS for various markets. His role involves a strong focus on modernizing and standardizing accounting practices across different international territories.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ivan Fleming has had an extensive career at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he has held multiple managerial positions. From 2015 to 2018, he was the Manager of Financial Analysis, Global Financial Services (GFS), EMEA & APAC. Prior to this, he served as Manager of Holding Companies Accounting from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he was the Chief Accountant for the UK and Ireland Commercial division from 2011 to 2014 and started his tenure at the company as a Senior Accountant from 2010 to 2011. Ivan began his path at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Financial Analyst & BCF, a position he held from 2006 to 2010.
Early Career and KPMG Experience
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ivan Fleming worked at KPMG Ireland for five years, from 2001 to 2006, serving as an Audit Senior. During his time at KPMG, he gained invaluable experience in auditing and financial analysis, working in both Cork and Dublin, Ireland. This role provided him with a sturdy foundation in financial auditing and regulatory compliance.
Education Background
Ivan Fleming holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law and Accounting from the University of Limerick, which he obtained between 1997 and 2001. He also attended St Patricks Secondary School in Castleisland, Co. Kerry, from 1992 to 1997. His academic background in law and accounting has provided a solid foundation for his career in financial management and statutory accounting.
Key Projects and Initiatives at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Throughout his tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ivan has led and contributed to several significant projects. Notably, he spearheaded the conversion of statutory books to IFRS for selected markets. He managed an initiative to align, simplify, and standardize US to local GAAP inventory accounting across international markets. Additionally, Ivan acted as the finance lead on the International Fringe Benefits Reporting Project for Global HR and was a core team member for governance initiatives, including the Statutory Audit dashboard and repository.