Job Description
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your role at Baxter:
- Consolidate and prepare first pass of decks for monthly reviews, forecasts, and annual operating plan for the leadership team.
- Coordinate and consolidate the sales outlooks for Mid-month, WD-4, and PNS every month received from all commercial regions.
- Coordinate closely with in-country business partners and finance teams to review projections, budgets, and historical results.
- Load planning information into financial systems (PlanIT) during each forecast process and conduct data validation checks to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of monthly reports, forecasts, and annual budget/strategic plan preparation.
- Support delivery of comprehensive monthly reporting packages for management, including budget vs. actual analysis and variance reviews with P&L and cost center owners.
- Partner with FP&A Regional, Local, and Corporate teams across commercial and manufacturing/supply chain organizations to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify and escalate issues and advise Finance leadership of potential business and operational risks.
- Perform strategic ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to assess business performance and support decision-making.
- Update process flows, operating manuals, training guides, and standard operating procedures as needed.
- Support Finance leadership with process improvements, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
- Liaise with FP&A Global Delivery Center (GDC) and cross-functional stakeholders to support budgets, forecasts, and management reporting while ensuring compliance.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
- Typically5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning and reporting.
- Strong technical and financial knowledge, including internal controls, accounting principles, and business environment understanding.
- Excellent analytical skills with experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Advanced financial modeling skills preferred; statistical modeling experience is a plus.
- Experience with JD Edwards (JDE), Hyperion Planning, and Cognos preferred.
- Self-starter with strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- English proficiency: Native or bilingual level required.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
About Baxter
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