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.Edwards Lifesciences opened a new position for a Senior Finance Manager based in Bogotá, Colombia Key Responsibilities:Provide Financial guidance to all leadersCollaborate with management in identifying process improvements.Develop project plans and global finance activities with accountability for successful completion within scope of project deliverablesProvide guidance and/or lead smaller project teams to execute tactical projects and/or initiativesCollaborate with finance and other stakeholders to develop moderately complex financial dashboards, global reporting and analysis (e.g., plan metrics, cost of quality, financial tracking on big projects)Draw findings from financial and trend reports, synthesize information, create presentations for management and provide recommendations and conclusions from dataResponsible for compliance activities (e.g., SOX, key and internal controls, fixed asset audits, physical inventory)Manage and complete financial activities (e.g., tax, month-end, forecast) within scope and normal course of business and provide solutions on complex challengesAnalyze ROI (Return on Investment) of expenditures for projectsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in related field10 years of previous related experience RequiredAdditional Skills:Fully bilingual (English and Spanish)Proven successful project management skillsProven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel, financial systems, and ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP); Database tools (e.g., QlikView) preferredExcellent facilitation and presentation skillsExcellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including internal negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectivesExtensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standardsExtensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), local GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Extensive understanding of related aspects of financial processes and/or systemsAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organizationAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environmentRepresents leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and finance teamConsult in project setting within specific sections of financial areaProvides financial leadership to outsourcing partners on a task levelAbility to interact with business unit partners
