Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Manager I)

About the role

As a Manager I in Financial Planning & Analysis at Baxter, you will translate complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions across the Americas region. You will work closely with local finance teams, regional FP&A leaders and senior business partners to drive budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with cross‑functional leads to create budgets, forecasts and management reports while ensuring compliance with quality and control standards.
• Coordinate with local country business partners and finance teams to review projections, budgets and historical results.
• Load budget and forecast adjustments into the system for the assigned country or business.
• Ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of monthly reports, balance‑sheet reviews, forecasts and the annual strategic plan.
• Deliver comprehensive monthly reporting packages, including variance analysis of budget vs. actual results.
• Perform resource allocation analyses to optimize ROI on investments.
• Partner with regional, local and corporate FP&A resources to support decision‑making aligned with strategic objectives.
• Identify and communicate potential business or operational risks to finance leadership.
• Conduct ad‑hoc strategic reporting and financial analysis to assess performance and support decisions.
• Update process flows, operating manuals, training guides and standard operating procedures as needed.
• Support finance leadership in execution improvement, policy development and strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field (completed at time of application).
• Minimum of 6 + years of experience in financial planning and reporting.
• Fluent English (C1 level) required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with presentations and analysis for a multi‑country region.

Required skills

• Proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system.
• Experience using Hyperion Planning.
• Familiarity with Cognos reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Ability to leverage AI tools such as Copilot to improve efficiency.