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.#ThisiswhereABOUT BAXTEROur products and therapies touch the lives of millions of people around the world every day, which is why we are passionate about ground-breaking innovations that bring smarter, more personalized care to all of us. For 87 years and counting, we have been t the critical intersection where the ideas that save and sustain lives meet the providers who make it all happen. And now, we are determined to realize our boldest opportunities to transform global healthcare for years to come. There has not been a more exciting. We are in the midst of a transformation that's building a world-class finance organization. Baxter Business Services is a group dedicated to providing centralized service to many of Baxter's core business processes. Now we need you. From day one, you will have the opportunity to develop your career through a variety of jobs and experiences and to collaborate with people all over the world. When you join us, you can also expect access to training and mentoring in an encouraging environment.This is where you are empowered to do your best work!Your TeamYou will join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization and act as an extension of the business teams. This role interacts with the Latin Americas in country finance and business partners within the Clusters and Global FP&A.This position will support monthly performance reviews, and quarterly forecast processes. Annual budgeting and the long-range plan. In addition, it will support valuable business analytics, operational improvement projects and ad-hoc initiatives.There hasn't been a better time to join Baxter!What you'll be doingCoordinate closely with in-country business partners and finance teams to review projections, budgets, and historical results.Load budget and forecast adjustments into system.Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the monthly reports, forecasts, and the annual budget / strategic plan preparation.Support the delivery of comprehensive monthly reporting packages for management, including monthly reviews of budget vs. actual results and variances with P&L/cost center owner, etc.Partner with FP&A Regional, Local, and corporate resources within commercial and manufacturing/supply chain organizations to understand, drive and support decision making ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.Coordinate and identify partner concerns and issuesWork with Finance leadership of potential business and / or operational risks.Perform strategic ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to assess business performance and facilitate decision making and business support.Update process flows, operating manuals, training guides, and standard operating procedures, as needed.Support Finance leadership with operational improvement, policy development, and / or critical initiatives (e.g., business systems, processes, and / or policies).Liaise with the FP&A Global Delivery Center (GDC) and other cross-functional leads to support the creation of budgets, forecasts and management reports, while ensuring compliance with all quality / control requirements.What you'll bringBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required.Key finance proficiencies and qualifications and typically 5 + years of experience with financial planning and reporting.Expert in technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of: internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment.Familiarity with accounting, financial analysis and reporting.Excellent financial modeling skills preferred, experience in statistical modeling techniques is a plus.Experience with JD Edwards (JDE), Hyperion Planning, and Cognos preferred.Self-starter with excellent analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.Expert in PowerPoint and Excel skills.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, often cross-functionally.Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationallyEnglish: Native or bilingual proficiency required.Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
