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Edwards Lifesciences Analyst, Finance in Cartago, Costa Rica
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.
How you’ll make an impact:
• Planning – Advise Cost Center managers to generate solutions to obtaining necessary resources within budgetary constraints, including identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Business Reporting and Analysis – Assess report data (e.g., month-end matrix report, quarter-end year-over-year sequence reporting, headcount reporting, trend analysis, planned and forecast variance analysis, etc.) to identify opportunities for course correction/course alignment, writing justification for variances.
• Month-End Close – Manage cost center finances including journal entries, review financial measures, provide guidance and advice regarding cost center performance, and develop BU specific reports (e.g., commission support, customer rebates).
• Special Projects – Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Compliance – Ensure Edwards compliance by applying knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act, SOX, GAAP financials, SEC, IRS) to develop explanations for internal and external auditors
• Other incidental duties.
What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 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
• 3 years of previous related experience required; 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
• Good knowledge in own functional areas and general knowledge of other areas impacted within the business
• 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.
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