Financial Analyst - FDP

Baxter • Deerfield, IL

41d • $64,000 - $88,000

About The Position

This is where your insights influence change. Your belief in hard work, critical thinking, and analytical approach is essential in understanding the big picture as well as collaborating on solutions. Though your talent is needed across a wide array of work environments, your preference is working at a large, stable company. One that appreciates your skills and actively invests in your career. As a Financial Analyst (FDP Program) at Baxter, you have the opportunity to work with our internal team as well as collaboratively with the teams we support. As a valued member of our finance organization, your insights and technical expertise will support our operations and contribute to our goals. You are able to adapt quickly, and thrive in nearly any situation due to your friendly, open approach to work. Your colleagues and business unit leaders will support you as you grow your professional skills at Baxter. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Solid technical competencies (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), finance and accounting knowledge, and business acumen
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Partnering with global businesses, international finance teams, shared service centers, investor relations, and global planning to ensure accurate/timely reporting and consolidation of monthly financial data
• Contribution to ad hoc projects and specialized team functions
• Identify and implement process improvements

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees