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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.
This Finance Manager will join a highly collaborative team of 5 finance professionals supporting FP&A & decision support activities for Baxter’s Corporate Functions. Specifically supporting the CIO and IT function, this individual will play a critical role in providing Finance support and analysis for the Digital Transformation initiatives that are a key priority for Baxter.
Overview
- Provides strategic and financial support to Baxter’s Corporate functions, primarily for Information Technology directly supporting the CIO
- With annual operating expenses of more than $600M, this position requires collaboration with senior leadership on key program performance including milestones, and financial performance.
- In addition to support of the Corporate functions, this position will help support Business Transformation initiatives, Cash Flow forecasting and reporting objectives, as well as ad hoc projects as they arise.
- Responsible for management of 1 senior financial analyst
Critical Responsibilities
- Act as trusted business partner, leveraging financial and business expertise to drive strategic decisions
- Manage, review and execute month end close processes, including preparing or reviewing month-end close entries and developing variance analysis of actuals vs. targets
- Lead areas of the comprehensive planning processes (long range plan, forecasts, operating plan) and monthly financial reviews with senior function leaders and Corporate Controller
- Perform ad hoc analysis and modeling for various financial initiatives
- Perform and oversee complex global cost allocations while respecting local country and global tax structure and laws
- Ensure proper accounting treatment and internal controls are in place for business processes
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5-8 years of relevant work experience
- Strong accounting and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment.
- Key success criteria include analytical and process management skills, intermediate / advanced Excel skills, ability to deal with ambiguity and comfort managing through complexity and change
- Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and time management and problem-solving skills are critical
- MBA or CPA preferred
Additional Required Skills
- Organization and attention to detail
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to think critically and develop new solutions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Eagerness to learn and continuously improve
- Willingness to challenge the status quo
What’s in it for you:
- Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Flexible WFH opportunities
- Dress for your day policy
- Monthly Work/Life Balance Seminars
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage immediately upon hire
- Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
- Retirement Savings – Choose from pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings; Baxter matches 3.5 percent on your first 4 percent of contributions and provides a non-matching contribution of 3 percent of eligible pay each year
- Employee Stock Purchase Program – Purchase Baxter common stock each month at a 15 percent discount through payroll deductions with no brokerage fees
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family Supports – Daycare Priority Access, Discounts, Premium Access to Caregiving Database (SitterCity.com), Tutoring and Online learning support
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Educational Assistance Program
- BeWell@Baxter – Global health and wellness program with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
- Premium Access to Headspace, meditation and mindfulness app
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health, family, financial and legal supports
- Business Resource Groups – Employee-run affinity groups that drive multi-cultural awareness and engagement at Baxter; provides a forum for employees to share knowledge, ideas, and personal experiences
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Additional benefits include discounts on: Motorcycle Insurance, wedding insurance, Identity theft protection, pet care plans, childcare, travel, Blackhawk tickets & more
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