<p>Provide advice, guidance, analysis, and reporting of financial information.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities:<br />• Analyze and interpret complex monthly financial results to identify financial issues, for business leaders; provide insights and make recommendations regarding possible course corrections<br />• Analyze weekly and monthly trends (e.g., expense, fringes) in partnership with business leaders to develop/update quarterly forecasts and budgets and provide feedback<br />• Draw findings from financial trend reports, synthesize information, and may create presentations for management<br />• Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies, and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades<br />• May partner with leaders to advise on financial impact of recent/proposed process changes<br />• Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; gathering data and generating reports in support of trend analysis<br />• Collaborate with business regarding expense control for sales and marketing activities including calculations of accruals<br />• Prepare, file, and process annual tax declarations (e.g., VAT, income, sales, and local taxes)<br />• Respond to complex questions and resolve issues from tax advisors and fiscal authorities/entities and handle audit requests<br />• Implement processes, SOPs and change in new and country-specific regulations<br />• Prepare timely month end closing including statutory annual reports<br />• May participate and/or lead in process improvement projects<br />• Train, coach, and provide feedback on work tasks to lower level team members<br />• 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<br /><br />Education and Experience:<br />Bachelor's Degree in or locally recognized degree/certification in Accounting or Finance , 5 years experience of previous related experience Required<br />accounting, forecasting, planning, or expense analysis experience Preferred<br />Experience working in an international company Preferred<br />• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related financial systems; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) experience Preferred<br /><br />Additional Skills:<br />• Substantial knowledge and understanding of procedures, and guidelines relevant to accounting<br />• Substantial understanding of international accounting principles (e.g., U.S GAAP, IFRS), local GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)<br />• Substantial knowledge of financial concepts and principles<br />• Expertise in own functional area and ability to coach others in various functional areas impacted within the business<br />• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion<br />• Strict attention to detail<br />• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels<br />• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment<br />• Ability to work and perform within a matrix organization and plants<br />• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language<br />• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills<br />• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills</p><p></p><p><b>What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Germany? </b></p><p>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.</p><p>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). </p><p><u>Edwards Lifesciences in Germany also offers the following benefits:</u></p><ul><li>Competitive Compensation and Benefits package</li><li>Flexible working hours, remote working</li><li>Pension plan Risk </li><li>Insurance Meal Benefits </li><li>Service Awards Enhanced </li><li>Leave Benefits</li><li>Transportation Benefits</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Programme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Comprehensive Wellness Programme including onsite gym, yoga classes and massage, preventive health checks, healthy lifestyle webinars, educational events, charity activities and much more.</li></ul><p>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. </p>
