Senior Financial Analyst – Planning & Fulfillment
Publication date:
20 November 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Warsaw
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Summary:
At Baxter, we are building a best-in-class Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. We are implementing a transformative program that will streamline processes, enhance systems, improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen business partnerships and enhance opportunities for personal skill-building and professional growth.
As the EMEA FP&A Senior Financial Analyst you are responsible for providing high-quality decision and finance support to the Planning and Fulfillment (P&F) team in the EMEA region, managing approximately 25% of the annual budget for this function (annual budget of approx. $332M).
This position covers accountability for core planning and analysis activities, and it also requires collaboration with a wider finance team and other cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.
This role will work with the EMEA Ops Team to prepare the annual budget, forecasts and analysis for the control and management of the P&F operations to maintain adequate systems to measure performance against operating plans and support the attainment of operating objectives.
What will you be doing?
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Acting as Finance Business Partner for EMEA Planning & Fulfillment Leadership, leveraging financial and business expertise for supporting process improvements, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
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Leading the P&F processes (Plan, Forecast, LRP) in collaboration with key stakeholders.
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Loading budget and forecast adjustments into the system for the respective countries.
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Providing financial and business support to function enabling optimal business decisions.
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Preparing the Monthly/Quarterly Results Review, periodic LBE’s working closely with market leadership, participating and leading monthly reviews of results.
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Performing ad-hoc analysis for strategic evaluations, financial simulations and Excel modelling to provide insightful recommendations and support for management decision-making.
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Driving and owning global financial initiatives alignment with function along with updates in the global FP&A process.
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Updating process flows, operating manuals, training guides, and standard operating procedures as needed.
Who are we looking for?
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Strong Analyst demonstrating at least 3 years of experience in key finance competencies and qualifications in relevant experience with financial planning and reporting within ISC/P&L structure.
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Experienced user of PowerPoint, Excel, JD Edwards (JDE), Hyperion Planning, Essbase and Cognos BI systems (or similar solutions) with an eagerness to learn and a continuous improvement mindset.
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Person with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with global business partners.
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Self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities familiar with accounting processes and strong business acumen.
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Individual with time management and influencing skills to drive initiatives and the ability to work cross-functionally managing multiple priorities.
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Fluent English speaker and graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field is required.
What we offer:
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Probation period of 3 months and then for an indefinite period.
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Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program.
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Corporate culture based on our values: collaboration, speed, courage and simplicity.
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Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies.
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Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, and Multisport card.
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Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN monthly).
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PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.
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Fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs).
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Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Great Warsaw office location - Powiśle!
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.
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