Sr Manager, FP&A EPMS Systems

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Your Role at Baxter

In this role you will report to the Finance Director, FP&A - Kidney Care. You will lead the Global EPM Systems and Capabilities team. Direct line management responsibilities of a team of 3 to 4 employees driving the strategic direction of EPM technical capabilities and operating model to enable global consistency, scalability, and governance

What You'll be Doing

• Responsible for leading a team to enhance, maintain and integrate systems globally

• Actively seeks opportunities to capitalize on native functionality/ system capabilities to enable faster processes with more reliable outputs

• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by proactively driving alignment of requirements across regions, functions, etc. and quickly collaborates when opposing requirements are presented

• Support continuous process optimization through alignment with the Global FP&A, functional, and regional leadership

• Manages the security and integrity of information within the FP&A systems landscape and coordinates with Baxter/KidneyCo IT to manage risks/ threats

• Ensures the management of the FP&A applications and coordination with key stakeholders

• Accountable for the testing of all functional and technical requirements and communicates status updates and results with stakeholders

• Leads post-mortem assessment and sets parameters for monitoring implemented process and system improvements

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of directly related FP&A enabled technology experience with a strong background in transforming and maintaining applications/tools

• Deep knowledge of EPM systems (cloud-based and on-premise) and proactively stays up to date on improved functionality of existing systems and emerging technology trends

• Application Lifecycle management

• Business solution architecture and infrastructure

• Ability to manage technology vendors

• Ability to deliver on commitments

• Achieve results in a dynamic, consistently changing and demanding environment

• Aware and sensitive to customer needs and the requirements of the marketplace.

• Global service delivery mindset

• People management and talent development skills

• High-level ability to influence and negotiate

• Proven capability in managing Manager and supervisory level staff

• Excellent problem solving, and customer service skills

• Adaptable to new ideas and ways of accomplishing tasks

• Demonstrated leadership and management of individuals and teams within a shared services organization (COE, GDC, Help Desk, Customer Service)

• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment through collaboration, interpersonal skills, and technical skills with the ability to speak finance

• Excellent communications and presentation skills; comfortable with presenting to executives

• Expert knowledge and technical understanding of business systems functionality and capabilities

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 $136,000 to $187,000 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 and 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.

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.

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