Financial Planning Analyst, EMEA FP&A

Summary

EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) FP&A Analyst will support the strategic planning, annual budgeting, forecasting processes, and monthly performance reviews. As a Financial Analyst, you will navigate high-value-added business analytics as well as drive the development of management presentations for this multifaceted growing region and build strong business partnerships with local commercial teams. This position is an extension of in-country finance teams where you will get along with the EMEA FP&A Center of Expertise (CoE), Leadership Team as well as In-Country Finance and Business partners within the EMEA Region.

What will you be doing?

• Cooperating closely with in-country business partners and finance teams to review projections, budgets and historical results.

• Updating process flows, operating manuals, training guides, standard operating procedures and loading budget and forecast adjustments into the system.

• Ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the monthly reports, forecasts, and the annual budget / strategic plan preparation.

• Coordinating escalation/identification of issues and advising Finance leadership of potential business and operational risks.

• Supporting the delivery of comprehensive monthly reporting packages for management, including monthly reviews of budget vs. actual results and variances with P&L/cost centre owner, etc.

• Performing strategic ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to assess business performance and facilitate decision-making and business support.

• Supporting Finance leadership with process improvement, policy development, and strategic initiatives (e.g., business systems, processes, and policies).

• Liaising with the FP&A Global Delivery Center (GDC) and other cross-functional leads to support the creation of budgets, forecasts and management reports, while ensuring compliance with all quality/control requirements.

Who are we looking for?

• Expert in technical and financial knowledge, with a good understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles.

• A strong Analyst, familiar with accounting and financial analysis with 2 + years of proven experience with financial planning and reporting.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with high proficiency in speaking and writing in English (another language with professional proficiency is a plus).

• Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), experience in JD Edwards (JDE), and HFM/FCC would be a plus.

• In terms of education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, and Economics (or in a similar area).

What do we offer?

• Probation period of 3 months and then for an indefinite period.

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program.

• Corporate culture based on our values: collaboration, speed, courage and simplicity.

• Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies.

• Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, and Multisport card.

• Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN monthly).

• PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.

• Fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs).

• Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually and an extra day off for your birthday!

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• 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.