Senior Finance Director

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

About The Position

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. Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance with previous work related experience and skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Senior Manager or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance advisor and thought partner to the Business Unit GM and leadership team.
Shape Business Unit strategy by evaluating growth opportunities, capital allocation, and investment trade-offs.
Influence commercial, operational, and portfolio decisions to optimize long-term value creation.
Provide financial perspective on new product development, clinical strategies and M&A.
Own BU financial planning process: Annual Operating Plan, forecasts, month-end performance reviews and Strategic Plan.
Lead performance management across revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses.
Ensure clear visibility to risks and opportunities, with actionable mitigation plans.
Establish and monitor key operating and financial metrics aligned to strategic priorities.
Provide financial leadership across revenue planning, market analytics, variable compensation design, pricing strategy.
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize cost structure, demand assumptions, and new product introductions.
Ensure disciplined management of inventory and revenue recognition.
Support data-driven decision making to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Ensure integrity of financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Oversee internal controls, audit coordination, and collaboration with Corporate Controllership.
Maintain appropriate oversight of reserves, fixed assets, intangible assets, and accruals.
Attract and recruit internal and external high-performing talents.
Drive collaboration with Israel and shared service / Corporate finance teams.
Foster a high-performance, accountable, and business-oriented finance culture.
Develop team to build strong succession plans.
Align Business Unit financial processes and systems with corporate standard.
Collaborate and leverage other BU existing processes to accelerate integration.