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.#ThisiswhereJoin us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives – where your purpose accelerates our mission.At Baxter, corporate social responsibility is central to who we are and how we bring our mission to life. Our longstanding leadership in this space has been widely recognized by third parties and celebrated by Baxter colleagues worldwide. There hasn't been a better time to join Baxter!Your teamIn this newly crafted role, you will ensure the consistency, quality, and timely delivery of Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Baxter International Foundation (Foundation) financial data to support the execution of our Corporate Responsibility/ESG strategy as well as serving as the business partner for Baxter's SVP, Corporate Communications.The role will provide fiscal and compliance oversight of our pursuits by working with subject matter authorities from the organization along with several business functions. This position will report to the Senior Director, FP&A and dotted line to Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & Global Philanthropy, and you will work with budget preparation, reconciliation, and tracking (including functional budgets across the organization), cost allocation, quarterly reporting, and grants management.What you'll be doingDevelop annual budgets for our Communications, CR/ESG and philanthropic functions as well as develop and implement budgeting and forecasting systems demonstrating enterprise digital transformation tools to support annual LRP / AOP planning, quarterly forecasting revisions, and Monthly reconciliationsRun data from across the business to review and report spending against 2030 objectivesServe as project management lead to develop and manage 2030 CR Goals dashboard for CR Steering Committee in partnership with ITCentral ESG program/management costs -- ex. Writers (David Hudson) / Materiality vendor / CR design vendor (Kutyla) / APEXConsolidate + coordinate with 2030 Goal Finance Managers for regular reportingPhilanthropy (GCR)Corporate charitable donations (cash + product)Foundation annual budget in coordination with GCR teamAcquire, maintain and improve comprehensiveness of the respective financial data content in a timely and accurate mannerMonthly reconciliationPrepare for the quarterly corporate responsibility, checking reviews and auditsRun preparation and consolidation of annual philanthropic data for Corporate Responsibility Report, including lead on submission of materials and review with Internal AuditOwn the preparation of annual tax filings and build and maintain financial records for grant funded projects to be used for annual tracking and reporting purposesWork with Deloitte Tax LLP, Treasury & Baxter Tax [Typically February thru April 15 -- once a year]In-depth coordination of all philanthropic giving budgets (finance forensics) + Expenditure Review for OUS grantsDevelop and modify policies/procedures/systems in accordance with CR/ESG regulations and philanthropic giving needs and objectives –Oversight of Foundation pursuits – updates to investment policy, build audit procedures & policies, work with global audit team to build internal audit readiness in preparation for 2024 external audit –Objective a clean audit in 2024 for the FoundationPrepare and/or review information and reports for internal and external partnersProvide philanthropic / ESG financial data needed for ratings/rankings and other requests such as investors Encourage and influence others to integrate and drive forward our financial tracking strategy across a decentralized organization to support our reporting and disclosure initiatives with business resultsWhat you'll bring6+ years of professional experience (Corporate Finance/FP&A, Accounting, Consolidations, etc.)Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting Strong leadership skillsShown experience in a multinational environment and/or auditProficient in both written and spoken EnglishStrong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPointExperience in JDE, and/or BaxIntel, is an advantageAdditional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required.This is where you make a real impact!
