Maria Chiara Cucchi
About Maria Chiara Cucchi
Maria Chiara Cucchi is the Associate Director Finance and Country Controller Italy at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in financial management and strategic leadership.
Company
Maria Chiara Cucchi currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb, an American multinational pharmaceutical company. She holds the position of Associate Director Finance and serves as the Country Controller for Italy, overseeing operations for both Bristol Myers Squibb and Celgene. Based in Roma, Lazio, Italia, she plays a pivotal role in managing the company's financial activities in the region.
Title
As the Associate Director Finance and Country Controller for Italy at Bristol Myers Squibb, Maria Chiara Cucchi is responsible for managing financial reporting, compliance, and planning. Her work extends to integrating Celgene's financial operations into Bristol Myers Squibb and ensuring seamless financial strategies that align with business objectives. She collaborates closely with the General Manager and the Board of Directors.
Professional Background
Maria Chiara Cucchi has extensive experience in financial management. Before her current role, she served in various capacities at Bristol Myers Squibb, including Interim Pricing & Reimbursement and Health Economics Lead, and Finance Business Partner FP&A. She also has significant experience at Gilead Sciences, where she worked as FP&A Senior Manager Italy and FP&A Manager. Her earlier career includes roles at Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceutical as Finance Manager Southern & Eastern Europe, Whirlpool Corporation as Business Planning & Analysis Supervisor, and Unilever HPC in management accounting.
Education and Expertise
Maria Chiara Cucchi has a rich educational background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Università Bocconi and has further studied at renowned institutions such as Lancaster University, SDA Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano, and CEB for Gilead. Her studies have covered a wide range of subjects including Financial Modelling, Project Management, and Finance Leadership. Additionally, she completed the Il responsabile Amministrativo program at Scuola Palo Alto.
Achievements
Maria Chiara Cucchi has led digital transformation initiatives to enhance financial reporting and analytics. She played a key role in integrating Celgene’s financial operations into Bristol Myers Squibb during the companies' merger. Experienced in implementing SOX compliance measures, she has mentored and developed junior finance professionals. Her work often involves collaborating with senior management to align financial strategies with business goals. Known for her deep understanding of US GAAP and IFRS, she has successfully navigated financial challenges in volatile markets and takes an entrepreneurial approach to financial management.