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Senior Financial Analyst- Special Projects

Baxter
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Illinois, Deerfield
1 Baxter Parkway (Show on map)
Jul 25, 2025
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 at Baxter At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we're on a mission to revolutionize global compliance and governance. We're seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Financial Analyst - Special Projects to join our team and help shape the future of our operations. Your Team You'll report directly to the Manager - Special Projects and work closely with the Senior Director, Accounting Special Projects and ESG Controller and collaborate with a diverse team of experts, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, finance applications, and legal teams. Together, you'll drive compliance and governance initiatives forward and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and controls that will shape the future of our industry. What You'll Be Doing: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive special accounting projects forward, including financial reporting, policy and controls, internal audit, and statutory audits. Develop and maintain detailed records of legal entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Provide mentorship and support to colleagues on matters of legal entity management, compliance, and governance. Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls to ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Analyze and interpret complex financial data to influence decision-making and drive project success. Identify and implement standard methodologies for continuous improvement of compliance and governance processes. What You'll Bring: A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in special projects, financial analysis, or a related area. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools. A proven track record of successfully implementing and managing complex projects. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams. A proactive and ambitious approach, eager to contribute to world-class compliance and governance initiatives. 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 requirements. At 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 $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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. #li-ms1 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.