Summary

As the Plant Controller for our Jayuya manufacturing facility, you will serve as the senior finance leader for the site and act as the financial partner to both the Plant Leader and Solutions Group Controller. This role functions as the site's CFO, providing financial leadership and operational decision support across the plant's end-to-end supply chain. The Jayuya facility represents approximately $144 million in annual production value, $13 million in inventory, and $8.5 million in annual capital spending, supporting a workforce of nearly 800 employees. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a key role in helping the plant achieve its financial, operational, and strategic objectives while ensuring strong governance and compliance. This is an onsite role based in Jayuya, Puerto Rico.

Job description

Your role at Baxter

As the Plant Controller for our Jayuya manufacturing facility, you will serve as the senior finance leader for the site and act as the financial partner to both the Plant Leader and Solutions Group Controller. This role functions as the site's CFO, providing financial leadership and operational decision support across the plant's end-to-end supply chain. The Jayuya facility represents approximately $144 million in annual production value, $13 million in inventory, and $8.5 million in annual capital spending, supporting a workforce of nearly 800 employees. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a key role in helping the plant achieve its financial, operational, and strategic objectives while ensuring strong governance and compliance. This is an onsite role based in Jayuya, Puerto Rico.

What you'll be doing

Serve as the primary finance leader and business partner for the Jayuya manufacturing site.
Lead financial planning activities, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, long-range plans, and monthly close processes.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and Baxter financial policies and maintain ownership of the site's financial records, including the P&L and balance sheet.
Provide timely and accurate reporting of financial performance, business trends, risks, and opportunities to plant and finance leadership.
Partner with operations leaders to improve manufacturing performance, manage variances, optimize working capital, and drive profitability.
Support capital planning and ensure capital investments are delivered on time and within budget.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and value creation through continuous improvement initiatives.
Influence and develop financial acumen across both finance and non-finance teams while collaborating with matrix partners across FP&A, Global ISC, COEs, and shared services.

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, supply chain finance, plant finance, or a related finance leadership role.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, inventory management, and financial analysis.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
Proven ability to drive change, implement process improvements, and deliver business results.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and challenge leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
Experience partnering closely with manufacturing and operations leaders to support business performance and decision-making.
Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, supply chain finance, plant finance, or a related finance leadership role
Strong knowledge of standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, inventory management, and financial analysis
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions
Proven ability to drive change, implement process improvements, and deliver business results
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience partnering closely with manufacturing and operations leaders
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement experience preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Commuting Benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program
Childcare Benefits

Company overview

Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.