Director, Finance - UCAN Pharmaceuticals

Baxter International Inc.•Deerfield, IL

1d•$175,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Director, UCAN provides financial leadership for the combined U.S. and Canada Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Nutrition businesses, which have approximately $1.3 billion in revenue. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance – ITP Division, the role serves as finance business partner to the UCAN commercial leader and directs comprehensive financial support across a highly regulated portfolio. This includes pricing and contracting analysis, new product launch and pipeline modeling, demand, volume, and margin analytics, gross-to-net analysis where applicable, and financial planning and analysis. The role is accountable for supporting growth, profitability, and cash flow commitments. The Director leads financial performance reporting, forecasting, annual and strategic planning, and financial support for product launches, business development, commercial agreements, tenders, and vendor deals. The position also supports Canadian compounding profitability, accounting assessments for new commercial models, Investor Relations messaging for the U.S. market, business development integration, and risk mitigation. It is responsible for compliance with internal controls, GAAP, SEC requirements, and Baxter financial policies, as well as developing and leading a high-performing cross-region finance team. The role may require travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
12 or more years of progressive finance experience, including demonstrated ability to build and lead teams.
Pharmaceuticals industry experience supporting commercial operations in a highly regulated environment, including pricing and contracting, new product launch financials, gross-to-net and margin analytics, and cross-functional partnership with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Regulatory/Quality.
Strong business insight and judgment, with understanding of the relevant business environment.
Ability to influence and build consensus with diverse collaborators and manage multiple competing priorities.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of GAAP, tax, and legal accounting.
Experience working with shared service resources and leading cross-functional teams as needed.
Decisive leadership, including ability to generate options, choose a course of action, and drive implementation.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Business performance management, financial analysis and decision support, and business process and data management capabilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in changing environments.
Willingness to challenge the status quo.
Dedication to quality, integrity, and personal accountability for results.
Risk management skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA.
Acquisition accounting knowledge.
Pharmaceuticals industry experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Lead analysis and reporting of financial results, including trends and variances to budget, forecast, and prior year, and translate insights into management reporting for commercial execution.
Lead operating forecast updates and deliver the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan.
Provide finance leadership for new product launches and business development initiatives.
Partner with Marketing Analytics to develop product models forecasting and optimizing price-volume relationships across the pharmaceutical portfolio.
Lead financial analytics, modeling, and negotiation support for GPO, customer, tender, and vendor deals.
Lead a cross-functional team to improve Canadian compounding profitability as part of a global initiative.
Liaise with the Accounting CoE regarding new commercial models that may require specialized accounting treatment.
Serve as a key contact for Investor Relations and support development of external messaging for the U.S. market.
Represent Finance on special task forces, cross-divisional teams, and working groups, including business development integration activities.
Identify key business risks, conduct risk assessments, and recommend mitigation plans.
Drive compliance with internal controls, GAAP, SEC requirements, and Baxter financial policies and procedures across related entities and operations.
Develop and lead a high-performing, cross-region finance team, focusing on mentoring, development, and succession planning.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.
The position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive.