This is where your insights influence change. As a member of the Baxter Finance team, you have the critical thinking and analytical mindset that allows you to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights that help teams learn and adapt along the way. We guide our internal partners to understand financial opportunities or realities that move Baxter forward and closer to our mission to save and sustain lives. While you often work independently with your cross-functional team, you always have the greater finance organization to lean on for support and career mentoring. Support for Parents Continuing Education/ Employee Health & Paid Time Off 2 Days a Year to Volunteer What makes a successful Finance team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.Overview
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Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy
Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.
At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous, and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.
*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
Your Role:
The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Corporate FPA& Senior Manager and Leadership team in delivering an annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly/quarterly results reviews and will be a key player in quarter-end external earnings analysis in conjunction with Investor Relations. The position requires collaboration with Regional leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across the financial planning and analysis activities.
What You'll Be Doing:
Support the Senior Manager FP&A in leading the operational rhythm for the annual operating plan by setting plan guidance for relevant matters each year to be shared with global finance & FP&A colleagues (100+ individuals)
Support the planning process (Plan, Forecasts, LRP) in collaboration with key business partners.
Prepare the Monthly/Quarterly Results Review, and periodic LBEs working closely with market leadership. Participate and lead monthly reviews of results.
Perform ad-hoc analysis for strategic evaluations, financial simulations, and Excel modeling to provide insightful recommendations and support for management decision-making.
Assist in driving improved data analytics for function leadership and business partners.
Drive and own financial initiatives alignment with function along with updates in the FP&A process.
Function as a trusted business partner, leveraging financial, and business expertise to drive financial decisions.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
3+ years of relevant experience. Familiarity with company financial reporting.
MBA, CPA, and CMA are preferred.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with business partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE), Alteryx, Tableau, and Cognos BI preferred
Strong analytical skills, familiarity with accounting, and strong business acumen
Time management and influencing skills to drive initiative through complexity and change.
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead multiple priorities.
Initiative, accountability, and integrity with attention to details
Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in person in support of our Mission.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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