Senior Manager, Finance Commercial & M&A

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.

This role is a finance leader position supporting Baxter’s Front-Line Care (FLC) Welch Allyn business – a nearly $1B division with Commercial teams located across the U.S. & Canada. You’ll be a finance partner responsible for helping the organization make smart, high‑impact decisions about which to drive profitable operating results. You’ll be a part of the financial planning and analysis team for UCAN Front Line Care (FLC) Commercial activities, including the annual operating plan, long‑range plan, forecasting, and reporting.

You’ll also play a key role in partnering with business, shaping decision making for short- and long-term profitable business growth. This is a visible role that partners closely with senior leaders across Sales & Marketing, and the broader finance organization. You’ll be a key person the business relies on to develop and report financial data into clear insights, challenge assumptions, and guide decisions that drive profitable growth.

For someone who enjoys being a business partner, cross‑functional influence, and working with the Commercial team, this role offers meaningful ownership and impact. Applicants should be located within commuting distance of Deerfield, IL or Skaneateles, NY and work on a hybrid schedule from one of those locations.

Lead financial planning activities for Welch Allyn Sales and Marketing organizations, including the annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP), forecasting, and reporting processes. Manage annual operating expense budgets and periodic forecast updates for U.S. Welch Allyn Sales and Global Marketing teams. Serve as the primary finance business partner for the Canada Front Line Care business, providing financial reporting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance against plan, identify key variances, and explain business drivers. Lead finance responsibilities for chargeback and commission accrual analysis across U.S. Welch Allyn incentive programs. Act as the finance subject matter expert for SAP chargeback and incentive compensation processes. Prepare executive‑level reporting, profitability assessments, commercial performance scorecards, and P&L reforecasts to support business decision‑making.

Represent finance on cross‑functional teams and strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, SEC requirements, and Baxter financial policies.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or other advanced certification preferred. 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision support. Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes. Experience partnering with commercial organizations, including Sales and Marketing teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders constructively.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑support capabilities with a proactive, business‑oriented mindset. Ability to manage competing priorities and build effective partnerships across a complex, matrixed organization. Proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, and data analysis tools; SAP experience is preferred.