About the Program

The FDP is a three-year program, providing accounting and finance professionals the opportunity to develop their careers through an intensive series of four, 9-month rotations. The rotations cover a wide range of roles, businesses, and locations, challenging FDP associates to quickly adapt and add value to each position. It is a progressive and challenging program that provides its members a breadth of unique experiences in various aspects of corporate accounting and finance that will shape associates into the leaders of the future. Listed below are the levels of corporate finance in which an FDP members can be involved.

• Financial Reporting and Planning – perform budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation of information reported to the external community.
• Business Analysis – conduct the analysis and consolidation of financial statements for Baxter business units.
• Manufacturing/Cost Accounting – utilize general and cost accounting skills to process issues related to day-to-day business and manufacturing operations.
• Corporate – address a variety of high-level financial tasks and projects - spanning across business units and regional segments.

Through formal training and on-the-job experiences, the FDP is committed to developing financial skills, leadership and teamwork ability, while exposing associates to new and exciting technology and global markets.

Baxter International Inc. has a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide. That global business presence is reflected in the FDP, as over 25% of rotations reside outside the United States. The international rotations allow FDP associates to experience international business and global finance hands-on, and is yet another means of providing unique, highly valuable career development opportunities.

Upon entering the program, associates will be assigned a peer mentor who is a current FDP member within Baxter. The goal of the peer mentor program is acclimate the individual to Baxter’s corporate culture and introduce them to the values and goals of the Financial Development Program.

Aside from the regular duties associated with an assignment, FDP associates have the opportunity to participate in several activities within the Financial Development Program. This includes discussions with senior management, leadership roles on one of the three FDP committees, and participating in volunteer and social events. These are only a few of the many opportunities available for associates as part of the program.

As associates progress through each rotation, they continue to build upon and develop their skills and enhance their understanding of Baxter’s operational environment. Prior to completing the program, associates will begin planning their transition to a regular, full-time position outside the program. The program manager, along with past FDP supervisors and alumni, will help the associate transition from the program to their next role. Upon graduating from the program, members will have gained insight into several businesses and functions;  their cross-functional knowledge and breadth of experience will allow numerous career opportunities in Baxter.

“There were multiple job opportunities available when I completed the program. Finding an opportunity was not a problem, deciding which one to pursue was the issue.”

-Recent FDP Graduate