Senior Finance Director

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.

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.

How you’ll make an impact: Strategic Business Partnership 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 Financial Planning & Performance Management 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 Commercial & Operational Finance Leadership Provide financial leadership across revenue planning, market analytics, variable compensation design, pricing strategy (non exhaustive list) 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 Controls & Compliance 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 Organizational Leadership & Talent Development 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 Enterprise Integration & Alignment Align Business Unit financial processes and systems with corporate standard Collaborate and leverage other BU existing processes to accelerate integration Key Success Outcomes (3–5 Year Horizon) Finance recognized as a strategic co-pilot to the GM and leadership team Sustainable revenue growth and robust scenario planning capabilities Scalable financial processes supporting innovation and growth Strengthened finance bench with ready successors for critical roles What you'll need (Required): Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria What else we look for (Preferred): 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) Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $173,000 - $245,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

E dwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. COVID Vaccination Requirement Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them.

As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement.

This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.