Senior Accounting Analyst

Edwards Lifesciences; Breitenfurt bei Wien; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Vienna, Austria, is seeking a skilled Finance Analyst to join our growing finance team. You will analyze monthly results, support forecasts, and prepare management reports to influence business decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, at least 5 years' experience, and GAAP/SOX knowledge. You will work with ERP systems, deliver month-end closings, and ensure compliance with local and international requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in an international company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial results and identify issues; provide insights and recommendations.
• Analyze weekly/monthly trends with leaders to update forecasts and budgets.
• Create management presentations from trend reports.
• Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies; propose enhancements.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations; maintain product standard costs in ERP.
• Monitor high-volume SGP percentages at product and customer levels.
• Prepare and file annual tax declarations (VAT, income, sales, local taxes).
• Respond to tax advisors and auditors; handle audit requests.
• Implement processes and SOPs; manage changes from new country regulations.
• Prepare timely month-end closings and statutory reports.
• Participate in and/or lead process improvement projects.
• Train and coach junior staff on tasks.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

GAAP SOX knowledge

English & local language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

JDE

Oracle ERP

SAP

Job description

Location: Vienna, Austria

Salary Range: €62,000–€92,000 gross annually + bonus

Please note: This position is based in Vienna, and the person hired for this role is expected to live in or within commuting distance of the greater Vienna area.

Applies professional expertise and judgment to support accounting activities and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex monthly financial results to identify financial issues for business leaders; provide insights and make recommendations regarding potential course corrections.
• Analyze weekly and monthly trends (e.g., labor, overhead, discretionary spending) in partnership with business leaders to develop and update quarterly forecasts and budgets and provide feedback.
• Draw findings from financial and trend reports, synthesize information, and create presentations for management.
• Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades.
• Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; calculate, update, and maintain product standard costs in the ERP system; gather data and generate reports to support trend analysis.
• Collaborate with business departments to monitor complex and high-volume SGP percentages at product and customer levels.
• Prepare, file, and process annual tax declarations (e.g., VAT, income, sales, and local taxes).
• Respond to complex questions, resolve issues raised by tax advisors and fiscal authorities/entities, and handle audit requests.
• Implement processes and SOPs and manage changes resulting from new and country-specific regulations.
• Prepare timely month-end closings, including statutory annual reports.
• Participate in and/or lead process improvement projects.
• Train, coach, and provide feedback on work tasks to lower-level team members.
• Ensure Edwards compliance by applying knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements (e.g., Sunshine Act, SOX, GAAP financials, SEC, IRS) and develop explanations for internal and external auditors.
• Perform other incidental duties, including partnering with leaders to advise on the financial impact of recent or proposed process changes.

Education and Experience

• The position is based in Vienna, Austria. Candidates should live in the area of Vienna.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous relevant experience.
• Experience in accounting, forecasting, planning, or expense analysis preferred.
• Certification in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience working in an international company preferred.

Additional Skills

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills, and experience with related financial systems; ERP experience (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including consultative and relationship management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and investigative skills.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to accounting.
• Good understanding of cost accounting processes.
• Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Substantial knowledge of financial concepts and principles.
• Expertise in own functional area and the ability to coach others across various functional areas impacted within the business.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work and perform effectively within a metrics-driven organization and with OUS plants.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, including cross-functional and interdepartmental teams, and to serve as a key departmental contact on projects.
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external stakeholders on significant matters that often require coordination across organizations.
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety requirements) and take appropriate control measures to prevent injury to themselves and others, protect the environment, and prevent pollution within their area of influence and control.