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.How you´ll make an impactPlanning – Advise key stakeholders (e.g., Cost Center managers, Sales directors) to generate solutions to obtaining necessary resources within budgetary constraints, including identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.Business Reporting and Analysis – Assess report data (e.g., month-end matrix report, quarter-end year-over-year sequence reporting, headcount reporting, trend analysis, planned and forecast variance analysis, etc.) to identify opportunities for course correction/course alignment, writing justification for variances.Month-End Close – Assist team in cost center finances including journal entries, review financial measures, provide guidance and advice regarding cost center performance, and develop BU specific reports (e.g., commission support, customer rebates).Compliance – Assist team in ensuring Edwards compliance by applying knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act, SOX, GAAP financials, SEC, IRS).Special Projects – Provide basic ad hoc reporting and analysis.What you will needBachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.Previous related knowledge required.Knowledge working in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) preferred.What else will help youSolid knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to financial planning and month-end processes.Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Solid understanding of multi-relational impact of the Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow Statement and how journal entries affect each statement.Solid knowledge of financial concepts and principles.Expertise in own functional area and ability to coach others in various functional areas impacted within the business.Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.Strict attention to detail.Ability to interact professionally and independently with all organizational levels.Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint and related financial systems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language.Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills.Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills.Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.
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