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.

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

The Director of Finance will lead planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes for the fast-growing US TMTT business. As a member of both the US TMTT leadership team and the global finance leadership team, this leader will influence strategy and business decisions by providing forward-looking financial insights and building strong, collaborative partnerships across the enterprise.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape therapies that will transform care for patients, and to join a dynamic, high-growth environment offering strong potential for professional and leadership development.

How you’ll make an impact:

Strategic Planning & Commercial Leadership

• Lead financial partnership for the U.S. Commercial Leadership Team, influencing strategy, annual planning, budget cycles, and long-range forecasting.
• Partner closely with Sales Operations on quota planning, business drivers, rebate management, commercial KPIs, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Support all department of US commercial team (Sales Leaders, Marketing, Sales Operations, Physician Training, Clinical Specialist Training, Patient Screening) for financial planning. Provide recommendations that challenge assumptions and optimize revenue growth potential.
• Deliver insights from complex financial data sets, including month-end matrix reports, quarter-end YOY sequence reporting, headcount trends, and detailed variance analyses.
• Support preparation for U.S. Commercial earnings call materials, coordinating regional input and addressing leadership inquiries and special requests.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead and ensure timely, accurate delivery of annual operating plans, strategic planning inputs, monthly forecasts, month-end close, P&L variance analysis, expense management, and global consolidation
• Foster a culture of financial discipline
• Develop and refine BU-specific reports in the area of commission support, customer rebate, competitive intelligence, market modelling, sales performance dashboards…
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and drive mitigation or optimization strategies.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX, Sunshine Act, SEC/IRS guidance, and internal audit requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation and complex explanations for internal/external auditors.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Special Projects

• Lead financial workstreams involving trend analysis, margin/mix analysis, pricing insights, Sales Ops optimization, and clinical contract assessment.
• Drive alignment across Sales Ops, Marketing, Clinical, and regional teams to elevate commercial execution and financial outcomes.
• Mentor team members, sharing specialized financial knowledge and elevating analytical capabilities across the organization.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field with previous related work experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

What else we look for (Preferred):

• MBA or advanced certification (CPA or CFA).
• Cross-functional experience outside of finance (e.g., Project Management, Sales Operations).
• Spanish language skills.
• 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.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior finance talent.
• 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.

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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $141,000 to $200,000 (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.