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:

This position is responsible for credit risk management, support successful implementation of new projects in EMEA region and cooperation on transactional accounting activities.

• Drive Credit management activities.
• Be trustworthy business partner for other departments, mainly FP&A, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Treasury, Legal, etc.
• Lead a smaller team in direct/dotted reporting line.
• Participate in EMEA projects as a finance representative.
• Monitor and assess compliance with internal controls, tax planning, IFRS, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Edwards Financial Policies and Procedures for all entities and operations. 
• Hands-on involvement in accounting activities – mainly related to incoming payments, participation on the monthly close process for designated legal entities (e.g. monthly review of countries’ P&L and B/S).
   

What you'll need (Required):

• University degree and strong experience with credit activities.  
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
   

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand business priorities and their impact on decisions.
• Familiarity with the EEMEA region is an advantage.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership abilities is a plus.

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
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 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 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.