Finance And Accounting Careers At Baxter
Our finance colleagues tell stories. After all, when you join Baxter, you also join our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives—and with that comes vast amounts of data. For our finance and accounting professionals, every spreadsheet, graph, or ledger is a story. It is their job to translate this data into meaningful, actionable insights to help teams learn and adapt along the way. While these roles are as diverse as our colleagues, each one is a critical partner to our business. Start your career in Finance at Baxter today.
For global finance professionals, Global Business Solutions could be the right place for you. Located in Costa Rica, Malaysia, and Poland, Global Business Solutions provides centralized service to many of Baxter’s core business processes. Visit Global Business Solutions to learn more about these local opportunities.
“Baxter's people, cultural values, transformational mindset, and unwavering integrity have made this opportunity a perfect match for me.”
Irene Corbe
VP, Internal Audit
“I joined Baxter as I wanted to work for a global company with a strong history of innovation, an inspiring Mission, and a great group of leaders who enjoy working together and collaborating on new ways of doing things. As VP Internal Audit, I am proud to further advance Baxter's strong culture of compliance, bring new and creative ways of working, drive process efficiencies and risk mitigation, and mentor and develop our future leaders."
Power IN Numbers
Talented professionals like Irene, are attracted to Baxter Finance careers because we are a large company with a powerful Mission—to Save and Sustain Lives. To succeed, our colleagues think independently and work collaboratively. We know that the real power of numbers is never on a spreadsheet, it is measured by people coming together to solve challenges and successfully complete projects.
Work That Counts
A loved one. A friend. A person who matters will be treated today by a product or therapy we produce. You help Baxter make smart financial decisions and follow best practices that allow us to invest in our people and products. It may not always feel like a straight line to the bedside of a patient, but the work you do in a finance or accounting career at Baxter plays an important role in furthering our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives.
Meet Our People
Relationships empower us at Baxter and are a key component in how we operate. We lean on each other and share expertise to get work done. It’s easy to build relationships here and we share the common traits: reliabilty, ethics, and care. We collectively uphold, and are held accountable to, Baxter’s values.
Meet Bill Vadbunker
VP, Global Tax
“Working for a company whose products make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients—and equipping critical front-line nurses and doctors with what they need to deliver that care—is an incredible opportunity. Everyone has been touched by healthcare in some way, and knowing Baxter plays a role in that care, now and in the future, is deeply humbling. I am excited to build a culture of collaboration and innovation, while coaching and developing our people to have greater impact and more fulfilling careers.”
Meet Albin Arulanandu
Financial Analyst - Financial Development Program
"From day one, I’ve been surrounded by passionate, collaborative individuals who make the work not only meaningful but enjoyable. What’s surprised me most in my journey here is the incredible cross-functional support. Working with diverse teams across the organization has helped me grow in ways I didn’t anticipate—whether it’s gaining broader business insights, improving my communication and presentation skills, or simply making my day-to-day work more efficient and fun. It’s this culture of collaboration that’s made my career at Baxter both rewarding and inspiring."
Meet Luis Arroyo Arroyo
FP&A Specialist
"Beyond the learning gain each day, being part of this team has given me the opportunity to meet extraordinary people, many of whom have become friends with whom I share valuable experiences. Continuing my career at Baxter is an easy choice when there are so many elements that make me feel happy and motivated. Contributing positively to the lives of patients around the world, being part of a company with a great work environment, surrounded by friends, and having opportunities to grow both personally and professionally makes this journey truly enjoyable."
Meet Vishal Sonthalia
Sr. Accountant
"When I joined Baxter in May 2022, what drew me in was the balance of purpose and opportunity—a global company improving lives while offering room to learn, grow, and make an impact. I wanted to build my finance career in a place where the work connects to something meaningful, and Baxter’s mission-driven approach made that decision easy. Early on, I was given space to take ownership and make decisions, and that trust pushed me to raise my own standards."
Career Advice
Practice or industry?
If you’re moving from practice to an in-house or industry role, one notable difference is that you’ll be working for one company with one mission and set of values. Our finance and accounting teams collaborate with other departments to help them understand the financial implications of business decisions and the overall impact on our purpose. See if our purpose aligns with yours.
Company culture that motivates
Think through the type of work culture that best suits you. The culture of our finance and accounting teams at Baxter is very collaborative. We’re a big, global business and our teams can be large to cope with the demand of supporting a complex, worldwide organization. We pride ourselves on being friendly, open and accessible and offer great opportunities for teamwork as well as autonomous working.
Continued learning
Keep developing and learning in your area of expertise and your career could grow with us. We provide opportunities for continued learning through training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees.
The importance of networking
Networking is just as important to finance and accountancy careers as any other sector. It can be a competitive market with many people with the same qualifications going after the same roles. Get to know people in your industry, share advice and expand your knowledge.
Beyond the Numbers: How Finance Powers Baxter’s Purpose
Claire Martersteck
Sr. Manager, Finance - Advanced Surgery
"A huge part of being successful in finance at Baxter is strong collaboration with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. I'd encourage someone considering a finance career at Baxter to ask questions during the interview process about who the key stakeholders are for that role to make sure they are prepared for those interactions."
Oleksii Dzhura
Sr. Accounting Manager
"My advice to candidates interested in a career at Baxter is to understand that your role in finance is integral to the success of the organization and the well-being of patients. Be open to collaboration and learning from others, and take advantage of the professional development resources available. Baxter is a place where you can truly make a difference while advancing your professional journey."
Luis Vargas
FP&A Manager - Global ISC Consolidation
"I am motivated to continue building my career at Baxter because of our strong culture and the endless opportunities to work with great leaders who truly focus on development. It’s inspiring to feel valued and know that your efforts to create impact are recognized and appreciated."
Jeffrey Torres
Sr. Financial Analyst
"I was surprised to find that finance is not a siloed function at Baxter, but rather a supportive role that drives the company's Mission. My colleagues in other departments were open and collaborative, and I quickly realized that finance plays a critical role in helping the organization achieve its goals."
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