Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and

discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our financial analyst position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
 

How you’ll make an impact:

Provide oversight over the budget for Facilities Operations, Physical Security, Audio-Visual, Real Estate & Capital Construction groups under the Corporate Facilities umbrellaPartner with internal stakeholders & project managers for preparation and submittal of purchase requisitions, supplier quotes, and statements of work; ensure these expenditures are tracked, managed and within budget & forecasts objectivesTrack purchase requisition and SOW expenditure to monthly & quarterly targets; perform meaningful month-end variance analyses and forecasts to communicate with leadershipCollaborate with Corporate Accounts Payable and Corporate Finance groups on month-end close & monthly expense accrual journal entry preparation to ensure timely and accurate reportingMaintain current operations budget model and track real-time actual spend for the department; find efficiencies within systems to optimize budget modelling accuracyPerform detailed analysis comparing year-to-date financials to annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts inclusive of spending, department headcount and capital expenditure targetsDevelop financial reports and presentations to support organizational decision makingProactively communicate with suppliers, external accounts receivable, municipal offices & utilities agencies to ensure billing is current and avoid disruption of servicesTrack monthly Irvine campus utilities usage (electricity, natural gas, water) and provide cost evaluations; adjust forecast for seasonality and rate increasesProvide meaningful analysis to leadership, highlighting monthly and year-over-year trends; communicate risk and anticipate impacts to the budgetCollaborate with internal Procurement, Contracts, Risk Management, and Due Diligence groups for onboarding new suppliers, master services agreements and MSA renewalsDevelop tools to manage department’s active supplier contracts list; ensure internal stakeholders are made aware about upcoming expirations

What you'll need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree in in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field;A minimum of 3 years of previous related work experienceStrong background with Expense Tracking, Forecasting, Budget Modeling, FP&A planning, & Accounting experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skillsSolid problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skillsResourcefulness to get the job done proactively; ability to self-prioritize tasks understanding the daily business-needsSolid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Solid knowledge of financial concepts and principlesExpertise in own functional areas and general knowledge of other areas impacted within the businessAbility to manage confidential information with discretionStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levelsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesAbility to work in a team environment, including intra-organizational groups supporting a larger departmentAbility to build productive working relationships within the organizationAdhere 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

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 $65,000 to $92,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.  

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

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been 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 locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.