Senior Business Analyst

Baxter; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Sydney seeks a Senior Business Analyst for the Finance team. This role involves providing financial insights to business leaders and implementing strategic plans. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industries, along with a tertiary degree in Finance or Accounting. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. The position supports remote work and offers a collaborative organizational culture.

Benefits

Positive work environment

Support structures for working families

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• 5 years+ experience within Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industries.
• Proven experience in reporting, analytics tools, and visualisation technologies.
• Solid understanding of financial modeling and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data and market trends.
• Collaborate to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Design and implement financial models, forecasts, and reporting tools.
• Lead cross-functional teams in executing complex projects.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data warehousing

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Cognos

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Tableau

JDE

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

The Role

Ready to advance your career? We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Finance team at Baxter. In this role, you will have the chance to partner closely with Business Leaders by providing financial expertise and solutions to achieve commercial business objectives.

As a member of the Finance ANZ team, you will work with the Associate Director to develop and evaluate business strategies for assigned Divisions in ANZ. You will also take part in projects focused on Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation in a dynamic commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, market trends, and competitor performance to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Collaborate with key individuals to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives that drive business results
• Design and implement efficient and effective financial models, forecasts, and reporting tools to support decision-making processes
• Lead cross-functional teams in execution of complex projects, ensuring detailed execution and timely delivery
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on thorough analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and effective methods to consistently enhance financial processes and systems
• Mentor and coach junior analysts, fostering their professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5 years + experience within the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industries
• Proven experience in data warehousing, reporting, analytics tools, and visualisation technologies, such as SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, and JDE
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, able to resolve root causes and develop innovative solutions
• Solid understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting techniques
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required, with the ability to effectively explain complex financial concepts
• Motivated and goal-oriented individual, with a track record of working autonomously and achieving outcomes in a dynamic work setting.

Why Baxter?

Baxter ANZ strives to create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We prioritize collaboration and strong relationships, fostering reliability, ethics, empathy, and open-mindedness. Inclusion, diversity, and gender equality are central to our organization.

Baxter is proud to be recognized as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We are also committed to delivering support structures for working families; stronger actions to address pay inequalities; and strategic recruitment and promotion practices that help to encourage the full participation of all people at work.