Financial Analyst - FP&A

Based in Irvine, CA, Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, we collaborate with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Growing from 17,000 employees to 25,000 by 2025, this is an incredible time to join our organization!

We are offering an exciting Finance Analyst opportunity in our Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis department in Irvine. This position will be an integral member of the team that supports our planning process and will work with Finance teams across Business Units and regions. Additionally, the position will contribute to preparation of executive presentations and deliver insightful analyses during key planning processes.  Have a global footprint on Edwards Lifesciences and high exposure to C-level executives. Great learning opportunities within a great team, with work life balance. Help work on major process improvement projects to revamp current standards.

Work Schedule: This position is in Irvine, CA and will require at least 4 days onsite per week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support coordination of three key Corp FP&A processes including monthly Forecast, Annual Operating Plan, and Strategic Plan submissions
• Prepare key deliverables (templates, reports, analyses, and executive presentation) for forecast, Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan
• Manage Annual Operating Plan reclass and reconciliation process
• Prepare key actuals and forecast reports and partner with business units and finance partners to identify and explain material changes
• Collaborate with management in identifying process improvements
• Support various improvement initiatives including simplifying and improving data inputs, submission details and related management reporting & presentations for the key planning cycles
• Prepare and update documentation of Corporate FP&A processes
• Provide ad hoc analysis and lead/support other initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Business Administration
• A minimum of 3 years of Accounting/Finance experience (or one year of experience with a Masters)
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting and analysis

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA, Master of Finance (MFin), CPA or CMA a plus
• Experience with planning/reporting systems, large ERP system, and database or data visualization tools
• Experience compiling and analyzing large, complex data sets
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting and analysis, especially financial modeling
• Business unit or regional partnership is a plus

Additional Expectations:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with team and all levels of management
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Highly adaptable, flexible and customer service focused
• Desire to learn and make a meaningful impact
• High degree of accuracy and efficiency; strict attention to detail
• Proactive with an aptitude and desire for process improvement
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Team player mindset

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 $63,000 to $100,000 (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