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.

Acts as the owner for the Source to Pay processes across the Edwards organization.  This person is responsible for governance and process control including key performance indicator (KPI) development and monitoring. The Global Process Owner will drive the strategy for their process area and execute on the process portfolio. 

The Global Process Owner will report to the SVP, Corporate Controller with a dotted line to the VP, Finance Operations and Strategy.  They will interact closely with the Global Finance organization, Indirect Sourcing organization, the IT organization, subject matter experts and other stakeholders. This individual will also lead the Source to Pay Process Council.

How you’ll make an impact:

Execute on finance process portfolio of prioritized projects including working closely with your PM and IT partners     Set the vision and strategic direction for end-to-end process aligned to the Global Finance Strategy.Lead the Source to Pay Process CouncilEvaluate effectiveness of service delivery model and recommend/implement changes as appropriateStandardize and simplify end-to-end critical global processes; remain current on leading practicesEnsure standardization and consistency of practices globally, with local considerations where appropriateProvide governance and controls over processes to ensure operations are aligned with the process strategy and standardsMaintain a strategic process roadmap and continually evaluate new improvement and innovation opportunitiesSet KPIs and applicable SLAs for operational and service delivery; monitors to achieve goalsConduct root cause analysis on issues and works with stakeholders to improveEnsure the needs of user community are metRepresent a global perspective and considers when establishing process strategy and practices.Consider simplification and standardization when assessing process improvement and changePartner with Finance PMO to coordinate prioritization of projects and improvementsAct as a Change Leader to explain, communicate, influence and drive initiatives. Works closely with OCM.Navigate, influence, and lead in a matrixed, global environment, inclusive of business partners within regions, business unitsBuild trusted relationships with key stakeholders 

What you'll need (Required):

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field A minimum of fourteen years of experience managing personnel in accounting, finance, or manufacturing operations (OR twelve years with a Masters)

What else we look for (Preferred):

Leading global Source to Pay processesExperience leading cross functional business services (finance and accounting functions preferred)A minimum of ten years of finance and accounting process experience including managerial positions of increasing responsibilityDirect experience within a multi-national environment with complex regional/country environment Experience in a matrixed environmentExperience building KPIs and measuring controlExperience leading finance transformation projectsExperience with relevant software technologies and domain dataMaster’s degreeAbility to build trusted relationships and influence without authorityAbility to translate strategy into operational goals, policy and processesChange leadership using trusted methodologiesStrong communication skills, both verbal and written for influence and clear presentations across all levels of the organizationDemonstrates credibility and presence to connect with audience to drive changeAbility to solve problems and overcome obstacles in a collaborative wayRegularly interacts with executives and/or major customers; may include negotiation or influenceKnowledge of leading practices within domainExperience driving continuous improvement activities (LEAN, Six Sigma preferred)

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 $169,000 to $240,000 (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.