Sr Financial Analyst

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. As a Senior Financial Analyst within Advanced Srgery FP&A team, you will support financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting and decision support for the business. You will partner with regional, local and corporate finance teams to consolidate financial outlooks, identify performance drivers and risks, and translate complex financial information into clear insights for senior leadership. What you’ll doing Consolidate financial and business insights and prepare high-quality materials for monthly business reviews, forecasts and the annual operating plan, enabling effective discussions and decisions by the leadership team. Coordinate and consolidate monthly sales outlooks from all commercial regions across the Mid-month, WD-4 and PNS cycles; challenge assumptions, identify changes and ensure a clear, aligned global view. Partner closely with in-country business partners and finance teams to review projections, budgets and historical results, challenge key assumptions and improve the quality of financial outlooks. Load planning information into the financial systems (PlanIT) during every forecast process and conduct data validation checks to ensure accuracy. Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the monthly reports, forecasts, and the annual budget / strategic plan preparation. Deliver accurate and timely monthly management reporting, including analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast, clear explanations of key drivers, and follow-up with P&L and cost-centre owners on risks and opportunities. Partner with regional, local and corporate FP&A teams, as well as commercial, manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders, to translate financial analysis into actionable recommendations and support decisions aligned with strategic objectives. Identify, assess and escalate material business and operational risks and opportunities, providing Finance leadership with timely analysis and recommended actions. Perform strategic and ad hoc financial analysis to evaluate business performance, investigate key drivers and develop recommendations that support management decision-making. Update process flows, operating manuals, training guides, and standard operating procedures, as needed. Drive continuous improvement across FP&A reporting and planning processes by simplifying workflows, strengthening controls, improving data quality and supporting the implementation of finance systems, processes and 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 bring: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required. Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 5 + years of relevant 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. Excellent analytical skills with 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 internationally as required. English: Native or bilingual proficiency required. Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. 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