Analyst, Finance

Since 2016, Edwards Lifesciences Costa Rica has been a hub for talented individuals seeking impactful careers that help patients worldwide. We exist to provide innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease and now, in support of this mission, we’re expanding our Finance function. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

As part of our Business Service Center in Cartago, your application of financial business practices will play a critical role in how we continue our positive impact as a global organization. Whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, you’ll be part of the team helping to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus.

We welcome you to learn more about this position and the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive team. If this interests you, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of Finance in service of patient-centric innovation.

The Financial Analyst, TAVR position is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Finance professional to join a ~$4 billion Global business unit that is continuing to innovate in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. This position is an integral part of the TAVR Finance team in Irvine supporting financial planning, forecasting, accounting and reporting activities.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Provide guidance using solid application of sound financial business practices for business unit decision making.
  Partner with TAVR finance partners in preparation and consolidation of AOP, long term Strategy Plan and Monthly Forecasts, inclusive of sales and operating expenses, in the forecasting system.

• Support month-end and quarterly accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, to provide meaningful variance analysis and commentary

• Contribute to meaningful presentations of financial data and analyses to communicate financial results, recommendations, and insights.

• Supporting management in identifying process improvements.

• Prepare and update documentation of FP&A processes.

• Supporting Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan key deliverables.

• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis and support other initiatives as needed.

What you'll need (Required):

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and 3 years of previous related experience Required and Financial planning and analysis Preferred.
What else we look for (Preferred):
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint and related financial systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
• Solid problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
• Experience working in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) preferred
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Good knowledge of financial concepts and principles
• Good understanding of multi-relational impact of the Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow Statement and how journal entries affect each statement
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the department on specific projects
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships