Plant Controller (f/m/d)

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.

Baxter Medical Systems enables excellence in surgical procedures in modern medical technology. From emergency care to critical care, our products help care teams achieve outstanding results. To enable surgical staff and multidisciplinary care teams to work efficiently, digital systems are automated and devices are essential to streamline processes, increase user convenience and improve patient safety. Baxter takes this development into account and sets new standards with its intelligent and networked solutions.

We are currently searching a Plant Controller (f/m/d) based in Saalfeld.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of annual plant budgets, and periodic feedback on present performance to budget and adjustment measures.
• Coordinate the annual plant standard cost recalculation and variation reporting, including the preparation of recommendations for action.
• Provide plant and divisions with accurate and timely financial data. (e.g. Margin analysis, Margin improvement projects, inventory management and spend controls.)
• Evaluate and assess capital spending, CPA/CPJ justifications.
• Partner with plant functions to analyze and support investments and new business initiatives.
• Provides oversight of all plant related GAAP, SOX and Baxter policy requirements.
• Planning, preparing and supervising projects.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (or country equivalent). CPA and MBA preferred.
• Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 9 or more years of experience with emphasis on cost and budgeting.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience with emphasis on cost and budgeting.
• Background in standard costing, budget management and capital analysis and control.
• Deep knowledge in MS Office applications and ERP systems (SAP FI/CO, MM, PP, SAP Analysis for Office).
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing change.
• Has effectively communicated at all levels of the organization in both formal and informal environments.
• Experience in a global, diverse matrixed organization.
• Capable of executing a business case for change by analyzing and leveraging best practices.
• Maintains a strong presence, with the ability to manage indirect reporting relationships.
• Experience working with Lean concepts and tools is preferred. If you are keen to understand more about the prospect of the above role, please apply here, so we can discuss it with you in more detail.

What We Offer You

As an internationally active company, we offer you professional training opportunities and fair remuneration with above-average social benefits, a company pension scheme, a share plan for employees, 30 days vacation plus special leave, and additional insurance is a matter of course, for us.

For further information, please reach out to Mr Sebastian Lange via E-Mail:

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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