Plant Controller
Medina, TX - USA
Job Summary
This is whereyour work makes a difference.
At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.
Your role at Baxter
As the Plant Controller for our Medina NY manufacturing facility you will serve as the financial leader and trusted business partner for the site effectively acting as the CFO of the plants end-to-end supply chain. Reporting directly to the ISC Finance Director and serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team you will provide financial oversight strategic guidance and operational support to help drive the plants performance and transformation initiatives.
This role supports a manufacturing operation with approximately $75M in annual production value $30M in inventory and a workforce of approximately 280 employees. You will play a critical role in ensuring financial compliance delivering accurate and timely reporting driving operational improvements and influencing decisions that improve profitability productivity and cash flow. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys working closely with operations challenging the status quo and helping shape the future of a manufacturing organization.
This role is based onsite in Medina NY.
What youll be doing
Serve as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team providing financial leadership and decision support across all aspects of the sites operations.
Maintain overall responsibility for the plants financial records including profit and loss statements balance sheet reporting and compliance with GAAP SOX and Baxter policies.
Lead all plant financial planning activities including annual budgets long-range plans quarterly forecasts weekly reporting and month-end close processes.
Provide timely and accurate analysis of financial performance including insights into past results current performance and future expectations.
Drive accountability for key financial metrics including manufacturing variances operating income cash flow capital spending and margin improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities for financial and operational continuous improvement and develop action plans that support profitable growth.
Partner with FP&A Global ISC Business Services and other cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial processes reporting and operational effectiveness.
Develop the financial acumen of both finance and non-finance team members through coaching education and ongoing business partnership.
What youll bring
Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
7 years of experience in manufacturing finance supply chain finance or a related operational finance environment.
Strong background in standard costing budgeting forecasting capital investment analysis and financial controls.
Demonstrated success leading change initiatives and driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing or operations setting.
Ability to influence business decisions and communicate effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization.
Experience working in a complex global matrixed environment with the ability to lead through collaboration and indirect influence.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with the confidence to challenge assumptions and drive accountability.
Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal its discretion Baxter may decide to adjust suspend or discontinue as business needs change.
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 $112000 -154000 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 skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses commission and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter
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