Sr. Financial Analyst, Global Advanced Surgery

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. 

About Us: Baxter's Mission

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 90 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 Sr Analyst, Finance will be the key finance business partner for the Global Advanced Surgery and R&D organization and will have direct accountability and financial oversight for the planning and investment prioritization of the global business, financial close requirements and Business Development support activities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide comprehensive business decision support on portfolio and innovation strategy and R&D investment prioritization (50%)
• Develop financial models for investment opportunities to grow the business and provide recommendations.
• Partner with Marketing leads and R&D Project Managers to understand the category landscape to challenge/validate business assumptions and establish budgets/targets
• Upload all financial models related to new products launches into the GenSight system and track forecast vs. actual sales.
• Work closely with the Advanced Surgery President and R&D VP on developing various presentations for the company’s CFO, CEO and Board of Directors
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, mitigate actions and communicate their implications
• Design, lead and implement a comprehensive business planning process, including regular Forecast cycles, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) (35%)
• Lead a cross-functional collaboration between global teams (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Tech Transfer project managers, and Research and Development leads) to develop a comprehensive R&D Forecast, Plan and LRP.
• Oversee FP&A process for business partners ensuring clear timelines, responsibilities and deliverables
• Develop clear and concise presentation materials for executive management
• Liaise with Global FP&A and central teams regarding processes and requirements
• Upload and manage the capital expenditure approval process (CER) within the Pega system
• Ad hoc projects and support. (15%)
• Monitor and report on the new product sales globally applying the Vitality Index Dashboard
• Measure and recommend improvements for forecast accuracy
• Support BD projects and integration activities as required
• Support ad hoc initiatives as required

What you'll bring

• University degree or equivalent experience inFinance/Accounting
• CA, CPA or MBA Finance designation preferred, but not required
• Minimum 2 years relevant Finance Experience in planning and Forecasting, Accounting and Management reporting
• Excellent technical skills, including financial modelling in Excel, Powerpoint and Word (JD Edwards and Cognos experience are assets)
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional problem solving capabilities
• General accounting experience – excellent knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

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 $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the posi