This is where you save and sustain livesAt 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.Your Role at Baxter:This Finance Senior Manager role will be a key collaborator with the Information Technology (IT) organization collaborating with all levels of the organization to help IT solve their business problems from a financial viewpoint. You will collaborate with both Finance and IT to deliver an annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly/quarterly results reviews. You will help IT manage their budget to optimize their work and their support their work to solve business problems. This role will report to the Senior Manager of IT & Transformation and will oversee one or more direct reports.What You'll Be Doing:
Execute the annual operating plan process by collaborating with leaders of both Finance and IT to build budgets ensure accurate, timely, well socialized/communicated financial picture.
Run quarterly forecast cycles by setting clear communication and guidance on timelines, forecast considerations, and partnering with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Systems team & Finance Center of Excellence (COEs)while working to standardize and simplify forecasting methods.
Analyze results from a global IT level and challenge business segments on forecast updates and inconsistencies.
Provide thought leadership on ways to improve/transform processes, data, hierarchies etc.
Help develop and mentor direct reports and help build a high-performing, collaborative team.
Implement and/or improve governance processes to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data in financial systems and reporting & analysis.
Responsible for preparation and first line review of quarterly/monthly IT SLT materials and other ad hoc updates.
Partner with both IT and Finance to simplify, streamline and improve accuracy in our financial results.
Interact directly with the Segment Finance CFOs and COEs as needed to provide strategic guidance and ensure the sum of parts can fabricate the desired Total Baxter result.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or country equivalent). MBA/CPA preferred.
Ability to lead and operate in a collaborative environment and influence cross-functional partners!
Strong process mentality and shown success in leading business initiatives to deliver large scale process improvements.
Strong technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage tasks concurrently; owns career and is accountable for managing own development.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
Ability to distill insights from complex analyses and build concise and compelling presentations to senior leadership audience.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Mentality for continuous improvement in all aspects of your work.
Preference for one or more of the following skills/experiences; Excel Macro/VBA, Oracle EPM/SmartView, Microsoft PowerBI, IBM Cognos or other Business Intelligence tools, SQL/R/Python etc. coding
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs 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 $136,000 to $187,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive. 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.#LI-JE1The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .
