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Director of Finance,

Baxter International Inc. · Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI · 1 mo ago
Finance$176k–$242k/yrFull-time
We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes a narrative about Baxter, but we should include sections only when there is real specific content. The instructions: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to decide which sections to include. The posting includes: - Intro narrative about Baxter (mission, culture). Could be "About the role" or maybe "About Baxter". But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can use "About the role" for the introductory description of the role and company mission. - Responsibilities: The "What You'll Be Doing" section lists many duties. That's responsibilities. - Requirements: The "What You'll Bring" lists qualifications/skills. Could be "Requirements" or "Qualifications". There's also a separate "Qualifications & Experience" section. So we could combine. - Skills: maybe separate but we can include under Requirements. - Benefits: The posting includes US Benefits section describing benefits. So we can include Benefits. - Pay: The posting includes estimated base salary range $176,000 - 242,000 annually, plus mention of discretionary bonuses, commission, long-term incentive. So we can include Pay. - Schedule: Not explicitly mentioned; there is flexible workplace policy mentioning required minimum number of days a week onsite. That's schedule info. So we could include Schedule. We must not create sections with filler text. All these have real content. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam notice, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal. Also remove application instructions (like "please speak to the recruiter"). We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to keep the details about role, responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, pay, schedule (flexible workplace policy). Also keep the mission statement maybe in About the role. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. We'll structure:

About the role

... (mission, culture, role summary)

Responsibilities

  • ... each duty

Requirements

  • ... each requirement/skill
Maybe also

Qualifications

but we can combine. But we need to avoid too many thin sections. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section "Requirements". Or we could have "Qualifications" separate. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (including experience, education, skills), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to ensure we don't repeat content. Let's extract substantive content. First, About the role: The initial paragraphs: "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. Role Summary Business Unit Finance Leader for the Respiratory Health and Cardiology divisions of Baxter International. Full P&L responsibility for two high-growth divisions within Front Line Care with revenues exceeding $400M and annual growth of 10%+ in $2B+ TAMs. Strategic business partner and advisor for Divisional Business Leaders. Directs the financial planning and analysis activities to drive improved business results in assigned divisions. This role is the critical subject matter expert in areas such as Third-Party Reimbursement, Planning/Forecasting, target setting, ROI and NPD financial modeling, reporting, and ensuring the business meets deliverables. Directs a team of managers that will assist with planning/reporting as well as finance ownership for the Respiratory Health and Cardiology divisions. For Cardiology, this role also directs the Controllership function including monthly close processes, financial systems and controls, and other accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Collections, Inventory Management, Tax Compliance, and Treasury. This role is recognized as strategic and influential in the business, with regular interactions with Division and Segment senior leadership." We can keep that as About the role. Responsibilities: The "What You'll Be Doing" bullet list (though not bullet but sentences). We need to convert each sentence into
  • . Let's list them: - Proactively lead the RH and Cardiology financial planning and analysis activities, including planning, forecasting, long-range planning, monthly operation reviews preparation, reporting, and analysis. - Leads a strong team of Managers with focus on development and succession planning. - Leads Finance workstream for M&A activity in both divisions, develops acquisition models, and leads finance due diligence for potential acquisitions. - Significantly influences the strategy of the assigned businesses through subject matter expertise and partnership with senior leaders in strategy development and deployment. - Builds models and leads analysis on third party reimbursement for both divisions to drive maximization of average selling price and billing yield. - Partner with business leaders to lead the financial analysis and modeling of portfolio optimization initiatives, new product development decisions, and acquisition analysis including due diligence. - Oversee the controllership function for the Cardiology division including month-end close, financial controls, ERP system management, accounts payable and receivable, inventory management, tax compliance, and treasury. - Drive compliance with internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC requirements, and Baxter Financial Policies and Procedures for all related entities and operations. - Establishes policies and guidelines within third party reimbursement in areas such as, but limited to, Patient Financial Assistance, receivable write-offs, and asset transfers. - Perform aspects of treasury operations including reviewing, approving, and releasing wires, ACH, and check payments in the banking systems. - Provide forecasts for the S&OP process to drive appropriate inventory levels. - Partner with Sales and Marketing leaders to provide guidance and approval on deal structure, contract and pricing decisions. - Lead and participate in teams to define, develop, finalize, recommend and execute implementation project plans as appropriate. - Proactively focus on relevant business risks, lead appropriate risk assessments, and determine and drive implementation of mitigation plans. - Builds strong teams through motivation, direction, holding individuals accountable and providing challenging work. - Coaches and mentors individuals within and outside of team. We need to ensure we keep all. Requirements/Qualifications: The "What You'll Bring" list plus "Qualifications & Experience". Let's extract: What You'll Bring: - Strong business acumen and judgment as well as understanding of relevant business environment. - Advanced knowledge of Third-Party Reimbursement with full understanding of the complexities of the business model. - Ability to effectively influence and drive consensus with diverse stakeholders; demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. - Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. - Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, tax and legal accounting (Knowledge of acquisition accounting a plus). - Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership. - Skilled at assembling and managing both ongoing staff, Finance shared service center resources, as well as cross-functional teams as required. - Decisive leadership, with ability to generate ideas, develop alternatives, rapidly decide upon best course of action and drive implementation of that decision. - Key Finance Competencies: Business Performance Management, Financial Analysis and Decision Support, Business Process and Data Management, Risk Management. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (or country equivalent). - MBA/CPA/CMA preferred. - Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 15+ years of experience. - Proven experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in a leadership role. Also note: "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." That's schedule/flexible workplace. Pay: "We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $176,000 - 242,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview." We need to keep the salary range and mention of bonuses etc. Remove the sentence about speaking to recruiter (application instruction). Also remove "Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time." That's maybe not boilerplate? It's a requirement about work authorization. Might be considered substantive? It's a requirement for applicants. Could be included in Requirements? But it's more like eligibility. Might keep as a short p under Requirements? However instruction says remove application instructions. This is not exactly application instruction but a requirement. Might keep as a short p under Requirements? But we can also drop as it's not central. However it's substantive info about work authorization. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep it. But we need to avoid boilerplate like EEO, scam notice. Work authorization is not boilerplate; it's a condition. We'll keep. US Benefits: The paragraph about benefits: medical, dental, life, disability, ESPP, 401(k), FSA, educational assistance, time-off benefits, commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, EAP, childcare benefits. Also mention "For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter". That's application instruction; we should remove that sentence. We need to keep the benefits details. Now schedule: The flexible workplace policy paragraph. We'll keep that as Schedule section. Now we need to output HTML. We'll have:

    About the role

    ... (the role summary paragraph)

    Responsibilities

    • ...
    • ...

    Requirements

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