Financial Analyst - Development Program

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

THIS IS WHERE you build trust to achieve results…

The Financial Development Program (FDP) provides aspiring finance and accounting students with a range of unique experiences in corporate accounting and finance. Over the course of this three-year rotational program, accounting and finance professionals develop their careers through a series of three rotations strategically designed to provide a well-rounded view of Baxter’s business and finance competencies. In addition, the program provides structured training, as well as guided mentoring from strategically appointed teammates. Baxter is committed to developing its employees and providing them with opportunities that are personally challenging and professionally rewarding.

What you'll be doing

• Analysis of monthly and quarterly financial results and business drivers; preparation of critical financial reporting.
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Enablement of internal decision-making and investment prioritization via financial models and analytics.
• Responsible for reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of month-end close journal entries, and review of account trending.
• Contribution to ad hoc projects and specialized team functions.

What you'll bring ​

• Strong academic performance – Minimum GPA: 3.2.
• At least 12 accounting credits upon graduation.
• Internship/co-op experience.
• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field of study.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Baxter’s short- and long-term business needs: adaptability, intellectual curiosity, critical/analytical thinking, high-impact workstyle, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail and results oriented.
• Analytical skills with ability to contribute to accounting processes, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Solid technical competencies (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint), finance and accounting knowledge, and business acumen.

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 $64,000 to $88,000 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. 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.

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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.

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