FP&A Manager – Group Support – Europe

About the Role

Edwards Global Finance is committed to fueling business performance through innovative financial leadership — going beyond traditional roles of budgeting, reporting, and compliance to drive business transformation, growth, and resilience. This is anchored in four pillars: Deliver accurate financial planning & reporting; Drive EPS growth; Establish process excellence; and Cultivate talent. This role sits at the heart of that mission.

The FP&A Manager – Group Support plays a critical finance leadership role within Edwards Lifesciences’ Europe region, a business of approximately $1.5B in annual sales. Acting as a senior finance partner to the Region CVP, Finance SVP, and FP&A Sr. Director, this role drives the consolidation, quality, and strategic relevance of financial planning, reporting, and analysis across Europe — and leads the broader EMEACLA regional consolidation spanning EEMEA, LATAM, and Canada.

Reporting to the Director, THV FP&A / Group Support / Europe, the role requires a finance professional who operates with a high degree of autonomy, brings senior stakeholder credibility, and connects financial data to business strategy. Regular interaction with divisional leadership and country FP&A teams makes cross-functional influence a core part of the position.

• Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis: Own the Group Support FP&A cycle including AOP, latest estimates, and rolling forecasts. Go beyond data compilation — frame financial outcomes within a strategic narrative that enables senior leadership to act decisively.
• Executive Reporting & Variance Analysis: Lead the preparation of financial reviews for SVP and Sr. Director-level audiences. Explain variances and underlying business drivers in a way that informs decisions, not just records them. Anticipate questions before they are asked.
• OPEX & CAPEX Oversight: Drive budget discipline and forecast accuracy across divisional departments and cost centers. Proactively identify cost risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions within planning cycles rather than after the fact.
• EMEACLA Consolidation: Lead the EMEACLA regional financial consolidation, coordinating with country FP&A organizations across EEMEA, LATAM, and Canada to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with corporate reporting requirements. Serve as the central coordination point for regional planning deadlines.
• Senior Business Partnering: Serve as a credible financial advisor to senior stakeholders across Finance, Business Operations, Strategy, Country Management, Public Affairs, Regulatory, and Communications. Translate complex financial data into clear recommendations that influence business outcomes.
• Process & Systems Improvement: Lead cross-divisional projects to enhance reporting quality, streamline planning processes, and implement financial tools and systems. Champion continuous improvement within the FP&A function.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, IT, and local FP&A teams to ensure integrated financial oversight and consistent execution of regional planning deadlines.
• Ad-Hoc & Strategic Analysis: Deliver high-impact ad-hoc analysis on financial performance, cost structures, and investment levels, providing insights that support both short-term decisions and longer-term strategic planning.

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or professional qualification (CPA, CIMA, ACCA) is a plus.
• Experience: 8–10 years of progressive FP&A or Financial Controlling experience in multinational environments, ideally within medical device, pharmaceutical, or product manufacturing industries. Prior exposure to regional or multi-country finance scope is strongly preferred.
• Executive Presence & Communication: Proven ability to present financial topics confidently to SVP and Sr. Director-level audiences, balancing strategic overview with the ability to go into detail when needed. Clear, concise, and structured in both written and verbal communication.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to connect financial analysis to business strategy and proactively surface insights, risks, and recommendations — not just respond to requests. Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and challenging assumptions constructively.
• Stakeholder Influence: Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to build credibility and drive alignment across geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Analytical Rigor: High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into concise, decision-ready insights. Acts as a subject matter expert within the FP&A function.
• Adaptability & Autonomy: Operates effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a high degree of self-direction, prioritization, and independent judgment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with Anaplan, OneStream, Qlik, and/or JDE is a strong advantage.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English required. Additional European languages are a meaningful asset.

At Edwards Lifesciences, we innovate to fight cardiovascular disease, partnering with customers, colleagues, and patients to enhance life quality globally. We act boldly and decisively to drive impactful results for all stakeholders. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice matters.