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.

The Financial Accountant provides advice, guidance, analysis, and reporting of financial information to Edwards Manufacturing Operations.

How you'll make an impact:

Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; calculate, update, and maintain product standard cost in ERP system; gathering data and generating reports in support of manufacturing trend analysis

Assist in developing/updating quarterly forecasts and budgets

Research variance details to identify anomalies and key drivers, and provide explanations

Gather information to be used in presentations for management

Assist in compliance activities (e.g., SOX, key and internal controls, fixed asset audits, physical inventory)

Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring all information is accurate and ready for review.

Support the month‑end process by completing assigned tasks on time and maintaining accurate financial records.

Help prepare, manage and submit grant claims (IDA Training grant, R&D Tax credits etc.) ensuring required documents are gathered and correctly recorded

What you'll need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

ACA/ACCA/CPA Qualified or currently pursuing one of these qualifications

What else we look for (Preferred):

Good computer skills in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and ability to operate general office machinery

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills

Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Good knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to corporate accounting

Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

Good 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

Ability to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control