Baxter
Healthcare
PlantController
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Plant Controller at Baxter. Skills: Plant financial leadership, Financial compliance, Operational finance. Lead plant financial activities. Ensure full compliance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure plant delivers on commitments
Industry & Context.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement; Lead action plans
Authorized to work in U.S.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-7+ years manufacturing finance, 5-7+ years supply chain finance, Standard costing experience, Budget management experience, Capital analysis experience
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in finance preferred, MBA preferred, Lean concepts experience preferred, Lean tools experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead plant financial activities
Ensure full compliance
Maintain ownership of P&L
Maintain ownership of balance sheet
Provide timely reporting
Provide accurate reporting
Communicate financial performance
Communicate financial trends
Communicate forward-looking insights
Partner with operations
Drive performance in manufacturing variances
Drive performance in operating income
Drive performance in cash flow
Drive performance in capital investments
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Enhance financial results
Enhance operational results
Support capital planning
Influence capital planning
Ensure projects delivered on time
Ensure projects delivered on budget
Develop financial acumen of finance team members
Develop financial acumen of non-finance team members
Collaborate with FP&A COE
Collaborate with Global ISC partners
Standardize financial processes
Modernize financial processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior Leadership Team; Shared services partners; FP&A COE; FPO; BBS; Global ISC partners
Communication Scope
Influencing at all levels
Process & Methodology
Capital planning
Full Job Description
**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. **Your role at Baxter** As the Plant Controller for Baxter’s Mountain Home facility, you will serve as the on‑site financial leader for a $170M operation that supplies critical materials to other Baxter plants and select external customers. You’ll oversee the plant’s full financial landscape, from compliance and controllership to operational performance and strategic decision support, while partnering closely with a team of 200 employees and sitting on the site’s Senior Leadership Team. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role where you’ll shape financial rigor, influence operations, and ensure the plant delivers on its commitments. You will report to our, Finance Director - Integrated Supply Chain, a long‑tenured Baxter leader who began her career in the company’s Financial Development Leadership Program and previously served as a Plant Controller herself. She is known for her encouraging, transparent leadership style and her dedication to developing talent across her distributed team. With strong support from shared services partners and a plant manager who values accountability and collaboration, this role offers a rare combination of autonomy, impact, and upward mobility—an opportunity to be the fac
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