Senior Director, Finance

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.

Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

This position will be responsible for leading the planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes supporting the $500M+ US Surgical business. In addition, they will have responsibility for strategic projects and finance business partnership to the Global Strategy and Marketing organization.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Drive and lead an effective process for developing financial projections including monthly forecasts, the annual operating plan and long-range planning linked to strategic objectives
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information including results, forecasts, and plans
• Finance business partnership for two organizations: US Surgical Sales & Marketing and Global Strategy & Marketing
• Lead important strategic finance projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or Economics
• Skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Director level

What else we look for (Preferred):

• MBA preferred
• A minimum of twelve years of Accounting/Finance experience; minimum of five years of FP&A experience
• Experience in finance systems and strong excel skills
• Solid understanding of the Financial P&L  
• Effective presentation skills and experience presenting information using numbers and responding to questions from key stakeholders
• Ability to quickly learn and ramp up on various functional and project assignments
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with all levels of management
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• High degree of accuracy & efficiency with attention to detail
• Proactive with an aptitude for problem solving and process improvement
• Good business acumen and solid understanding of GAAP
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop a team

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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $169,000 to $240,000 (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.