Job Description
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 This role will enhance corporate FP&A partnership with business and cross-function teams by providing efficient and effective guidance on strategic and operational decision making from financial perspective in support of the organization to achieve financial goals. Work closely with Irvine-based FP&A team on a variety of planning and forecasting initiatives and reports. How you'll make an impact: Local FP&A partner assisting team members in the completion of tasks, such as actuals vs. plan, profitability and performance reporting, analytics and variance analysis, and development of workforce, other expense, capital and project plans. Ensure team members adhere to established policies/ procedures and ensure data governance. Collaborate with FP&A business leaders and cost center owners their respective teams to provide financial guidance, understand trends/fluctuations, and adjust forecasts to factor in risks/opportunities. Partner with functional business leaders in preparation of Annual Operating Plan, Strategic Plan, and monthly forecast, inclusive of operating expense, headcount, and capital planning in forecast system. Perform month-end and quarterly accounting activities (inclusive of expense accruals), ensuring timely and accurate reporting, create cost center specific reports to provide meaningful variance analysis and commentary. Influence and challenge business partners to drive financial responsibility and accountability. Contribute to th