Associate Analyst, Accounting

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.

You would be part of a friendly collaborative Finance team, based in our Newbury office. This role will be to provide advice, guidance, analysis, and reporting of financial information.

Here at Edwards, we all play a fundamental role to positively impact quality of life for patients all over the world.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing regular and accurate day to day support to coordinate, manage and report on data for the NHS rebate scheme
• Researching variance details to identify anomalies and key drivers, and provide explanations
• Preparing and processing month-end journal entries; preparing balance sheet account reconciliations; gathering data and generating reports in support of trend analysis as well as providing complex administrative support including processing reimbursement invoices
• Assisting team to 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
• Assisting in analysing weekly and monthly trends (e.g., expense, fringes)
• Gathering information to be used in presentations for management
  
  

What you’ll need:

• A Bachelor's Degree, or certification in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a Finance setting
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Proven expertise in MS Office, and related financial systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and critical thinking
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a global company would be an advantage, but is not essential.
  
  

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the UK?

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.

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).

Edwards Lifesciences in the UK also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Flexible working hours
• Pension Scheme (double matching)
• Risk Life Insurance and Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Plan
• Service Awards
• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits (Income Protection)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including health and wellness subsidy, onsite gym, massages, fresh fruit in the office, financial webinars, discount cards and much more.
  
  

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.