Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Benelux

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients 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. As FP&A Analyst you will provide advice guidance analysis and reporting of financial information within Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

How you will make an impact
Analyze and interpret monthly financial results to identify financial issues for internal departments; provide insights
Analyze weekly and monthly trends and reconciliations (e.g. material labor overhead) in partnership with leaders and/or department management to develop/update quarterly forecasts and budgets.
Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; calculate update and assist maintenance of product standard cost in ERP system; gathering data and generating reports in support of trend analysis
Gather information to be used in presentations for management
Collaborate with business department to monitor SGP percentage on products and customer level
Calculate and analyze net sales including bonus accruals and calculations
Finance Partner to local Business Unit Leaders
Respond to moderately complex questions and resolve issues from local EU Headquarters tax advisors and fiscal authorities/entities and handle audit requests
Contribute to timely month end closing including statutory annual reports
Ensure Edwards compliance by applying knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g. Sunshine Act SOX GAAP financials) to develop explanations for internal and external auditors
Other incidental duties: Assess basic system capabilities and process efficiencies and make recommendations for improvements. May be required to work on tasks of team members.

What you will need (Required):

Fluent in Dutch and English required French preferred

Bachelors Degree in or locally recognized degree/certification in Accounting Controlling or Finance

3 years of previous related experience

Accounting forecasting planning or expense analysis experience

Experience working in an international company

What else we look for (Preferred):
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite including advanced Excel and related financial systems; ERP (e.g. JDE Oracle SP) experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language
Excellent interpersonal relationship and presentation skills
Solid problem-solving critical thinking and investigative skills
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Solid knowledge of financial concepts and principles
Expertise in own functional areas and general knowledge of other areas impacted within the business
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment including inter-departmental teams and representing the department on specific projects
Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

Ability for occasional overnight business travel and overtime (during closings and AOP/Budget season)
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g. pandemic protocols Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control