About this role
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. How you’ll make an impact Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis: Support and drive the Group Support FP&A cycle including AOP, latest estimates, and forecasts. Go beyond data compilation — frame financial outcomes within a strategic narrative that enables senior leadership to act decisively.
Reporting & Variance Analysis: Lead the preparation of financial reviews. Explain variances and underlying business drivers in a way that informs decisions, not just records them. Anticipate questions before they are asked.
OPEX & CAPEX Oversight: Drive budget discipline and forecast accuracy across divisional departments and cost centers. Proactively identify cost risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions within planning cycles rather than after the fact. EEMEA Consolidation: Lead and coordinate the EEMEA regional financial consolidation, coordinating with FP&A BU Managers to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with corporate reporting requirements.
Serve as the central coordination point for regional planning deadlines. Headcount Planning: Partner with HR and functional leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, and headcount forecasting across EEMEA support functions. Business Partnering: Serve as a credible financial advisor to senior stakeholders across Finance, Business Operations, Strategy, Public Affairs and Regulatory.
Translate complex financial data into clear recommendations that influence business outcomes. Process & Systems Improvement: Contribute and support cross-divisional projects to enhance reporting quality, streamline planning processes, and implement financial tools and systems. Champion continuous improvement within the FP&A function.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, IT, and local FP&A teams to ensure integrated financial oversight and consistent execution of regional planning deadlines. Ad-Hoc & Strategic Analysis: Deliver high-impact ad-hoc analysis on financial performance, cost structures, and investment levels, providing insights that support both short-term decisions and longer-term strategic planning. What you’ll need (Required) University degree in Finance, with solid experience in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related area.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken. What else we look for (Preferred) Proven proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, and experience with financial and business intelligence systems such as Power BI or ERP systems; knowledge of JDE, Copilot, or similar AI tools is an advantage. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions, supported by strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.