Senior Finance Business Partner Job at Baxter (Saalfeld)

Job Description

This is where your insights influence change. As a member of the Baxter Finance team, you have the critical thinking and analytical mindset that allows you to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights that help teams learn and adapt along the way. We guide our internal partners to understand financial opportunities or realities that move Baxter forward and closer to our mission to save and sustain lives. While you often work independently with your cross-functional team, you always have the greater finance organization to lean on for support and career mentoring. 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.

Job Responsibility

Be a key voice at the table as a core member of the Plant’s 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.

Requirements

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 you’ve worked with Lean tools or continuous improvement frameworks.
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.

Nice to have

Experience with Lean tools or continuous improvement frameworks.

What we offer

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).
Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer

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