Financial Analyst Intern

About the role

At Baxter, we believe every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life. The Financial Analyst Intern position provides aspiring, financially oriented business students a range of outstanding experiences in corporate accounting and finance. In this role, you will track critical performance metrics, collaborate cross-functionally with other teams, and forecast the future landscape of the business. Your work will drive the strategic decisions of the company. You’ll receive structured training and guided mentorship from appointed teammates.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of monthly and quarterly financial results and business drivers; preparation of critical financial reporting
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Enablement of internal decision-making and investment prioritization via financial models and analytics
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of month-end close journal entries, and review of account trending
• Contribution to ad hoc projects and specialized team functions

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a complex, team-oriented environment
• Detail and results oriented
• Analytical skills with ability to contribute to accounting processes, financial analysis, and reporting
• Robust technical proficiencies (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), finance and accounting knowledge, and business acumen
• Capable of handling several projects/tasks at once
• Understanding of internal control requirements, accounting principles, and relevant business environment

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits