Senior Finance Business Partner (fmd)

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together our community is driven by a culture of courage trust and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Be the Financial Engine Behind a Site That Makes a Difference

Are you ready to lead finance at the heart of a high-impact manufacturing site

At Baxter were looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Finance Business Partner (f/m/d) to join our Senior Leadership Team in Saalfeld. This is more than a numbers role its your opportunity to shape the financial future of a site that helps save and sustain lives every day.

What Youll Do:

• As the financial steward of our manufacturing operations youll:

• Be a key voice at the table as a core member of the Plants Senior Leadership Team.

• Own the numbers from P&L to balance sheet ensuring accuracy compliance and insight.

• Drive performance by providing strategic financial guidance influencing decisions and holding teams accountable.

• Lead planning cycles including monthly closes forecasts and annual/long-range plans.

• Champion cost improvements and margin-enhancing initiatives across the plant.

• Model investments and support business cases for new initiatives and capital projects.

• Elevate financial acumen across both finance and non-finance teams.

• Spot trends and opportunities for continuous improvement and act on them.

• Collaborate globally with FP&A BBS and other partners to modernize and streamline financial processes.

What Youll Bring:

• A degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA/MBA preferred).

• 8 years of progressive experience in finance ideally in manufacturing or operations.

• Deep expertise in cost accounting budgeting and capital analysis.

• A track record of leading changes and influencing cross-functional teams.

• Experience in matrixed global environments.

• Strong communication skills you can translate complex data into clear actionable insights.

• Bonus points if youve worked with Lean tools or continuous improvement frameworks.

Who You Are

You bring a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge the curiosity to explore and the drive to deliver results. You thrive in complex environments communicate with clarity and lead with purpose. At Baxter we value leaders like you those who bring energy accountability and a passion for continuous improvement. Together we navigate ambiguity embrace change and push boundaries to make a real impact for our teams our patients and our future.

What Youll Get

• Fair remuneration with above-average social benefits.

• Company pension scheme employee share plan.

• 30 days vacation special leave.

• Additional insurance professional training and growth in an international company.

• Flexible workplace policy (minimum on-site days; subject to local laws and business needs).

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