Senior Financial Analyst

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences.

Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus.

As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

How you will make an impact :

• Analyze and interpret complex monthly financial results to identify financial issues for business leaders; provide insights and make recommendations regarding possible course corrections.
• Draw findings from financial and manufacturing trend reports, synthesize information, and create presentations for management.
• Partner with support function leaders in our Irvine plant (HR, Engineering, Bex, Facilities etc.) to advise on financial impact of recent / proposed process changes.
• Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies, and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades.
• Preparation and consolidation of AOP, long-term Strategy Plan, and Monthly Forecasts.
• Develop cost center specific reports to provide meaningful variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist in compliance activities (e.g., SOX, key and internal controls, fixed asset audits, physical inventory), identify operational implications, and recommend improvements.

What you’ll need (Required) :

• Bachelor's Degree in Related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ previous related experience (or three years of experience with a Masters).
• Experience with capital expenditures (CAPEX).
• Experience with OPEX.
• Forecasting and planning experience.
• Experience working with financial systems; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) or other planning system(s).

What else we look for (Preferred) :

• Experience working in a large manufacturing company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and cost accounting processes.
• Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work and perform within a metrics organization and with OUS Plants.
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $76,000 to $125,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.

g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement :

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world.

As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role.

If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement.

This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

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