Senior Financial Analyst

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.

The Senior Analyst serves as a key finance business partner supporting a wide range of functions across IHFM business unit, including R&D and selected U.S. commercial activities. This role is intentionally designed as a broad-based, cross-functional finance position, providing exposure across multiple areas of finance to support a rapidly evolving and growing business environment.

Onsite in Irvine

How you’ll make an impact:

Strategic Finance Partnership

• Support the finance team in partnering with IHFM multiple functions (from main R&D functions to some US commercial activities)
• Provide analytical support for IHFM R&D and commercial activities, contributing to strategic goals and helping drive product line success.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Support timely, accurate delivery of the annual operating plan, strategic plan inputs, monthly forecasts, month-end close, P&L variance analysis, and expense management.
• Prepare and maintain IHFM-specific reporting from complex data sets — month-end variances, headcount trends, and forward forecast proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the strategic plan, AOP, and forecasts for U.S. new product introductions, building knowledge of portfolio, standard costs, and trends.

​Analysis, Modeling & system integrations

• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation or optimization actions.
• Assist in preparing quarterly business review materials, gathering input and supporting responses to leadership inquiries and special requests.
• Part of financial systems integrations projects team

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
• A minimum of five years of Accounting/Finance experience (or three years of experience with a Masters).

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Progress toward advanced certification (CPA or CFA) or MBA.
• Experience contributing to financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Solid financial modeling and FP&A skills; ability to organize and analyze complex data into meaningful insights.
• Good communication skills with the ability to present operating results clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to prepare clear, well-organized presentations focused on substance and actionable recommendations.
• Comfort working across functions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret real-time trends and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Mission-driven professional comfortable navigating ambiguity while delivering quality work and maintaining accountability.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust, models integrity, and supports Finance as a strategic partner to the business.
• Willingness to take smart risks and operate with a high sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across functions.
• Capable of balancing multiple priorities and shifting between summary-level communication and detailed analytical work.
• Curious, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Deep commitment to Edwards’ mission of improving patients’ lives and supporting their families.

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 $81,000 to $116,000 (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.