Plant Controller
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all plant‑level GAAP, SOX, and Baxter policy compliance, ensuring accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet
- Lead financial reporting activities, including month‑end close, weekly pulses, quarterly forecasts, and annual/long‑range planning
- Provide financial insights, analysis, and guidance to maximize plant performance and support operational decision‑making
- Drive achievement of plant financial commitments across operating income, cash flow, and manufacturing variances
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support continuous improvement and profitable growth
- Develop and execute action plans that strengthen financial performance and operational efficiency
- Partner with FP&A COE, FPO, BBS, and Global ISC to standardize and transform financial processes
- Build financial acumen across finance and non‑finance team members through coaching and development
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA or equivalent preferred
- Strong background in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis
- Demonstrated ability to identify, lead, and implement change in a complex environment
- Experience communicating effectively at all levels in both formal and informal settings
- Ability to operate within a global, matrixed organization and manage indirect relationships
- Proven capability to build business cases and leverage best practices to drive improvement
- Experience with Lean concepts and tools is preferred
- US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
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This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves 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 job-you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter As the Plant Controller for Aibonito, you will serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the plant's end‑to‑end supply chain. You will report directly to the Group Controller and indirectly to the Plant Leader, supporting a site with more than 900 employees and an annual production value of $120M. As a member of the plant's Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee financial compliance, reporting, performance management, and strategic decision support. This role requires strong partnership across operations, supply chain, and global finance teams, with a focus on driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and financial accountability.
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