Senior Financial Analyst

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

 

About the role:

 

At Boston Scientific, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.  We work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and to the healthcare professionals who provide their care. 

 

This position is responsible for the financial management of the Cardiac Rhythm, Diagnostics, and Patient Management Research and Development (R&D) project portfolio.  This role will help guide investment and financial decisions and provide reporting and project fiduciary governance to cross-functional partners and finance leadership. As the Senior FP&A Analyst, you will collaborate closely with business partners to provide financial insights and support decision-making. This is a true business partner role, requiring strong technical capabilities and a demonstrated ability to advise and influence leaders to facilitate well-informed decisions. This is a full-time position, reporting to the FP&A Manager in Arden Hills, Minnesota. 

 

Your responsibilities will include:

 

• Build relationships with business stakeholders to become a trusted financial advisor who provides financial expertise and guidance on investment decisions, cost management, and other financial matters
• Lead the functional budgeting and forecasting process by providing insights into project trends, cost drivers, and potential risks and opportunities
• Coordinate and consolidate the month end results for the function; provide analysis of the actual spend and variances to forecast and annual operating plan
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess functional and project performance; work with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to achieve financial and operational targets
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business needs and ensure financial strategies support organizational objectives
• Prepare and present financial reports and models to provide detailed analysis on R&D portfolio and project performance and operating efficiencies, leveraging financial insights to provide recommendations to Business Unit Leaders
• Identify financial risks within the business area and develop strategies to mitigate these risks
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies to safeguard the organization's financial health
• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools

 

Required qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field, with 3+ years of relevant FP&A experience
• Strong analytical and accounting skills
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment autonomously while adhering to deadlines and having attention to detail
• Hybrid role based in Arden Hills, MN; ability to be in the office 3 days per week
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization
• Excellent computer skills (financial modeling, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

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