Senior Financial Analyst

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

About the role:

At Boston Scientific, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.  We work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and to the healthcare professionals who provide their care. 

This position is responsible for the financial management of the Cardiac Rhythm, Diagnostics, and Patient Management Research and Development (R&D) project portfolio.  This role will help guide investment and financial decisions and provide reporting and project fiduciary governance to cross-functional partners and finance leadership. As the Senior FP&A Analyst, you will collaborate closely with business partners to provide financial insights and support decision-making. This is a true business partner role, requiring strong technical capabilities and a demonstrated ability to advise and influence leaders to facilitate well-informed decisions. This is a full-time position, reporting to the FP&A Manager in Arden Hills, Minnesota. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Build relationships with business stakeholders to become a trusted financial advisor who provides financial expertise and guidance on investment decisions, cost management, and other financial matters
• Lead the functional budgeting and forecasting process by providing insights into project trends, cost drivers, and potential risks and opportunities
• Coordinate and consolidate the month end results for the function; provide analysis of the actual spend and variances to forecast and annual operating plan
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess functional and project performance; work with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to achieve financial and operational targets
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business needs and ensure financial strategies support organizational objectives
• Prepare and present financial reports and models to provide detailed analysis on R&D portfolio and project performance and operating efficiencies, leveraging financial insights to provide recommendations to Business Unit Leaders
• Identify financial risks within the business area and develop strategies to mitigate these risks
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies to safeguard the organization's financial health
• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field, with 3+ years of relevant FP&A experience
• Strong analytical and accounting skills
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment autonomously while adhering to deadlines and having attention to detail
• Hybrid role based in Arden Hills, MN; ability to be in the office 3 days per week
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization
• Excellent computer skills (financial modeling, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred qualifications: 

• Higher education (MBA or CPA)
• Project management experience
• Hyperion Financial Management / SmartView and SAP experience a plus
• Tableau reporting experience

Requisition ID: 592054

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.