Senior Financial Planning & Business Analyst (m/w/d)

Provide advice, guidance, analysis, and reporting of financial information.

Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze and interpret complex monthly financial results to identify financial issues, for business leaders; provide insights and make recommendations regarding possible course corrections
• Analyze weekly and monthly trends (e.g., expense, fringes) in partnership with business leaders to develop/update quarterly forecasts and budgets and provide feedback
• Draw findings from financial trend reports, synthesize information, and may create presentations for management
• Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies, and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades
• Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; gathering data and generating reports in support of trend analysis
• Collaborate with business department to monitor complex and high volume SGP percentage on products and customer level
• Prepare, file, and process annual tax declarations (e.g., VAT, income, sales, and local taxes)
• Respond to complex questions and resolve issues from tax advisors and fiscal authorities/entities and handle audit requests
• Implement processes, SOPs and change in new and country-specific regulations
• Prepare timely month end closing including statutory annual reports
• May participate and/or lead in process improvement projects
• Train, coach, and provide feedback on work tasks to lower level team members
• 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: May partner with leaders to advise on financial impact of recent/proposed process changes

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in in Accounting or Finance or locally recognized degree/certification,

• 5 years experience previous related experience Required

• Accounting, forecasting, planning, or expense analysis experience Preferred

• Experience working in an international company Preferred

• English: professional proficiency ( Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and in French)

Additional Skills:
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related financial systems; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to accounting
• Good understanding of cost accounting processes
• Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Substantial knowledge of financial concepts and principles
• 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
 

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in France?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in France also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Profit sharing

• Risk Life Insurance

• Comprehensive Medical plan (including online access to healthcare)

• Service Awards

• Works Council social and cultural activities

• Enhanced Leave Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• ​Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.