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.

How you’ll make an impact:
 

Global Internal Audit (GIA) at Edwards is a global organizational partner that provides objective assurance over enterprise-wide processes and a change agent through our strategic risk-based audit approach.

As a Senior Manager, GIA, you will lead the EMEA team within GIA and work closely with the GIA team globally and other stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the business and provide objective assurance over enterprise-wide processes. You will be a change agent, working with management to identify opportunities for improvement and driving change within the organization!

Your work will be crucial in ensuring that Edwards remains compliant with regulatory requirements and best practices, while also improving operational efficiency and reducing risk. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of business processes and practices. Moreover, working in MedTech industry, your work will have a direct impact on the lives of patients around the world!

• Lead and execute risk based operational and financial complex assurance reviews, as well as contribute to the SOX Compliance program, partner with external auditors in both ICFR/SOX and statutory audit capacity (50 %)
• Communicate audit results, influencing management action plans, and building/strengthening relationships with regional management, benchmark data and knowledge from audit best practices (20 %)
• Manage annual risk assessment by distilling industry risk trends, and collaboration with management to prepare upcoming year’s audit plan (10 %)
• Deal with ambiguity and engage with functional/regional business leaders across EMEA to monitor and timely address emerging risks within the region via consultative risk based work on management and external audit requests (10 %)
• Provide technical guidance to employees and business partners, as well as development input to direct reports in line with department goals. (10 %).

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g., Finance, Accounting) with 7+ years of previous related experience required; Master’s degree or equivalent related field with 8+ years of experience preferred
• Experience in healthcare/MedTech industry, manufacturing, or other relevant sectors.
• Fluent English, knowledge of other European language is an advantage.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven successful project management leadership skills;
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills incl. negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive the achievement of objectives
• Proven track record of coaching and developing a team, managing departmental performance goals, development plan, and delivering performance evaluations.
• Public accounting experience (e.g., Big Four) preferred; completed (or actively pursuing) relevant certifications preferred (e.g., ACCA, CIA)
• Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• International travel up to 15-25% Trips are typically up to two weeks in length

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

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 Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:  

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package 
• Flexible working hours, home office  
• Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance 
• Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare) 
• Meal Benefits   
• Service Awards 
• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits  
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)  
• Employee Stock Purchase Program  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities 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.