Senior Financial Analyst

Baxter International Inc.•Deerfield, IL

3d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Analyst in Baxter’s Corporate FP&A organization, this role supports global cash flow forecasting and capital investment governance. The analyst partners with finance leaders, operations, engineering, procurement, Treasury, and FP&A teams to inform investment decisions and improve visibility into financial performance. The role includes evaluating major capital investments, analyzing cash flow drivers, and providing executive-level insights for strategic decision-making. It reports to a Senior Finance Manager and is hybrid, based in Deerfield, Illinois.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of financial statements, including cash flow, balance sheet, accrual accounting, and the effects of transactions on financial performance.
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, investment evaluation, or FP&A within a large, matrixed organization.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through complex datasets and incomplete information to develop logical recommendations.
Strong financial modeling skills, including experience supporting business cases, capital investments, forecasting, or strategic planning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to leadership audiences.
Experience partnering with stakeholders and influencing decisions across finance, operations, engineering, procurement, or other cross-functional teams.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in public accounting, audit, corporate finance, cash flow forecasting, capital planning, or financial governance.
Experience with JD Edwards, large ERP systems, Power BI, or automation tools.

Responsibilities

Support the development, consolidation, and reporting of Baxter’s global cash flow forecasts in partnership with Treasury, FP&A, and finance teams.
Analyze cash flow and balance sheet drivers, identify forecast variances, and provide insights to improve forecasting accuracy and business decisions.
Evaluate capital investment opportunities using ROI, NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments.
Partner with project sponsors and engineering, operations, procurement, and finance teams to validate investment assumptions and monitor project performance.
Prepare executive-level analyses, reports, and presentations for capital governance committees and senior leadership.
Monitor capital spending, project approvals, forecast updates, and benefit realization for compliance with governance processes.
Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools for capital performance, cash flow trends, and key financial metrics.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to improve reporting transparency, forecasting accuracy, and financial efficiency.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
Basic life, accident, short-term and 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.
Eligible roles may receive discretionary bonuses.