at Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Role Summary
This role will be responsible for the financial support for the combined US and Canada Pharmaceuticals business ($0.8B revenue). The US Pharmaceuticals P&L is the highest profitable division at Baxter and represents the largest growth engine over the next three years driven by significant new product launches of which the Finance lead will be a critical execution partner. The incumbent will report directly to the Vice President, Finance - Pharmaceuticals segment and serve as the CFO to the Vice President of the UCAN Pharmaceuticals business, with responsibility for directing all financial support including decision support, new product modeling, pricing analytics and strategy, FP&A processes as well as business partnership for execution of financial commitments from business growth and profitability to Cash Flow.
What will you be doing
Direct the analysis and reporting of financial documents, explaining trends, variance to budget, forecast, and prior year for management reporting, with external market and financial analytics to support day-to-day commercial execution
Provide proactive leadership for all operating forecast updates throughout the year as well as the annual operating plan and strategic plan
Active financial management and leadership for significant pipeline of New Product and Business Development launch support over the next 2 - 3 years
Partner with Marketing Analytics to develop Product Models capable of actively forecasting and leading the complex price / volume relationship across products within the Pharmaceutical Portfolio to maintain or expand profitability
Implement initiatives to reduce revenue leakage across all US Baxter segments ($6B in revenue) including such high-risk areas as wholesaler chargebacks, product returns, partner rebates, and product royalties
Finance lead for critical GPO, customer, tender, and vendor deal management analytics, modeling, and negotiations with partners
Lead cross functional team to improve Canadian compounding profitability as part of a Global initiative
Liaison with Accounting CoE on new marketing models which may require unique accounting treatments
Critical contact point for Baxter Investor Relations and assist in developing the external messaging for the US market.
Represent Finance on special task forces, cross-divisional teams, working groups, including BD integration activities
Understand relevant business risks, perform appropriate risk assessment, and recommend mitigation plans
Drive compliance with internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC requirements, and Baxter Financial Policies and Procedures for all related entities and operations
Management of a strong, cross-region team of individuals with key focus on development and succession planning
What will you be doing :
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (or country equivalent).
MBA/CPA preferred.
Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications 12+ years of experience with proven ability to build and lead teams.
Proven experience in the Pharmaceuticals industry, preferably in a leadership role
Strong eye for business and judgment as well as understanding of relevant business environment
Ability to effectively influence and drive consensus with diverse team members; proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, tax and legal accounting (Knowledge of acquisition accounting a plus)
Skilled at assembling and managing both ongoing staff, Finance shared service center resources, as well as cross-functional teams as required
Decisive leadership, with ability to... For full info follow application link.
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