Finance ManagerBaxter Global

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We believe every person deserves a chance for a healthy life, free from illness and full of possibility. We see a world full of healing, with viable care options available to those with limited choices today. We envision new ways of providing physicians, pharmacists and nurses with technologies that not only treat chronic diseases, but also work to prevent them. We're looking for team members who are motivated to learn, grow and innovate, while making a meaningful difference for millions of people around the world.
Learn more about how Baxter is At the Intersection of Saving and Sustaining Lives.
About Baxter
Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-centre dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anaesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company's global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter's employees worldwide are building upon the company's rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.
What You'll Be Doing
Drive a comprehensive business monthly results review and planning process, including Forecasts, Annual Operating Plan, and Long Range Plan that are supportive of Regional business planning cycles by:
Understanding key drivers of business performance and communicating financial results and plans to senior management
Understand relevant business risks, perform appropriate risk assessment, and recommend mitigation plans
Lead value creation and operational excellence initiatives by challenging business assumptions and processes and by soliciting and understanding customers' needs to develop and implement necessary financial systems to support operations
Ensures strong Corporate Governance and compliance to Corporate policies, procedures, local statutory and Baxter accounting and reporting standards
Ensure the existence of a robust Internal Controls environment which promotes ownership and compliance to financial controls within the company through business partnering with Legal, Ethics & Compliance and Corporate Audit
Provide technical expertise in areas of financial account reporting and corporate tax and other areas
Reviewing and evaluating accuracy of information and assumptions by applying key business knowledge
Create models to improve the accuracy of forecasting and budgeting and drive investment evaluation and prioritization
Represent the group on special task forces, cross-divisional teams and working groups
Developing clear timelines, responsibilities, follow-up and internal review processes for the business
Build high performance teams through coaching and technical development of the Finance team
Do you have what it takes to build a career here?
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (or country equivalent). MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 7 or more years of experience.
Strong analytical skills, decision-making capabilities and knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator
Ability to contribute ideas to address business issues
Strong stakeholder management - establish and communicate expectations, motivate individuals, and provide honest and specific feedback.
Ability to take initiative, guide and influence others toward goal accomplishment.
Change Management Experience - ability to lead change in a complex and a highly matrix organization
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Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to ************@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.