Sr Mgr, Finance

This is where you save and sustain lives

At 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:

The Plant Controller for Round Lake assumes the role of Site Finance lead for the plant’s end-to-end supply chain. Reporting directly to the Finance Director of Pharma Operations and indirectly to the Plant Leader.

This role leads all aspects of an annual budget $140M in value of production. The plant has a workforce of ~600 employees.

This role requires this individual to be onsite 5 days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

 As a member of your Plant Leadership team (SLT), you will drive activities in key workstreams including Compliance, reporting, influence, and leadership. These activities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides oversight of all plant related GAAP, SOX and Baxter policy requirements and has ultimate responsibility for their plant’s financial records (P&L and BS)

• Provides relevant, accurate and timely communication of financial performance (past, present, and future). Includes oversight of month end closing, the submission of weekly pulses, the preparation of quarterly forecasts and the preparation of the budgets (annual and long-range plans)

• Support and participate in the standardization and modernization of ISC financial processes.

• Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement (both financial and operational)

• Develop and implement action plans to drive profitable growth.

• Improves financial performance through analysis, mentorship, and accountability. Achieves financial results for KPIs including manufacturing variances, operating income, cash flow, capital investments and value improvement projects (VIP)

• Actively liaise with process business partners (FP&A COE, FPO, BBS, Global ISC) in the pursuit of more efficient and effective ways to fulfill the Plant Controller’s responsibilities

• Actively develops the financial acumen of finance and non-finance team members

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. MBA or equivalent preferred

• 10 plus years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance

• Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin

• Background in standard costing, budget management and capital analysis and control

• Consistent track record of identifying and implementing change

• Has optimally communicated at all levels of the organization in both formal and informal environments.

• Experience in a global, diverse matrixed organization

• Capable of executing a business case for change by analyzing and leveraging best practices

• Maintains a strong presence, with the ability to manage indirect reporting relationships

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 $136,000.00 to $187,000.00 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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