Senior Finance Manager

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 Finance Partnership

• Serve as primary financial partner to IHFM SVP R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and AI products & platforms.
• Provide finance leadership for IHFM, shaping R&D strategic goals and influencing how a maturing product line achieves success.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead timely, accurate delivery of the annual operating plan, strategic plan inputs, monthly forecasts, month-end close, P&L variance analysis, and expense management.
• Develop IHFM-specific reporting that surfaces insights from complex data sets — month-end variances, headcount trends, and forward forecast proposals.
• Partner across teams on the strategic plan, AOP, and forecasts for U.S. new product introductions, leveraging deep understanding of portfolio, standard costs, and trends.

Analysis, Modeling & Decision Support

• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and drive mitigation or optimization actions.
• Build models to assess strategic decisions and trade-offs using ROI, payback, multi-scenario, and other methodologies.
• Prepare quarterly business review materials, coordinating input and responding to leadership inquiries and special requests.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
• Related work experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• MBA or advanced certification (CPA or CFA).
• Demonstrated success leading impactful financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Strong financial modeling and FP&A capabilities; ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to clearly articulate operating results.
• Ability to develop clear, insight-driven presentations focused on substance and actionable recommendations.
• Proven success partnering across functions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Forward-looking executive who can interpret real-time trends and guide decision-making across the business.
• Mission-driven leader comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving results and maintaining accountability.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust, models integrity, and anchors Finance as a strategic partner.
• Willingness to take smart risks and operate with a high sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders, from senior executives to cross-functional teams.
• Capable of flexing between high-level executive communication and detailed analytical work when needed.
• Curious, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with strong critical-thinking and change-leadership capabilities.
• Deep commitment to Edwards’ mission of improving patients’ lives and supporting their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $121,000 - 171,000 (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.  

Edwards 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.