Principal Financial Analyst

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. 

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow 

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose - improving lives through your life’s work. 

We are looking for a Principal Financial Analyst to join our Galway site on a permanent basis. 

Job Purpose: 

The role is to be the financial business partner for Production Unit Management Teams.  As the first point of contact between Finance and the business, you will work with the Production, Engineering and Quality Managers to provide controls and accurate financial reporting.   

Applying a broad base of financial expertise, you will have the opportunity to influence change in a dynamic and purposeful role. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Annual Product Standard Costs – Partner with the Managers of Production, Engineering & Quality for your production units to ensure that accurate standards costs are set during AOP. 
• Deliver effective management reporting ensuring a full understanding of variances, developing strong relationships with Production Unit Management Teams to proactively guide them on financial opportunities & risks. 
• Work with the Production Unit teams to generate and evaluate cost improvements projects to ensure that the Production Unit and the Site as a whole, meet their financial targets.   
• Partner with Finance Management Team & Business Leaders to deliver corporate forecasting requirements – Strategic Plan (Current Year + 3), Annual Operating Plan (Next Year including standard setting) & In-Year Quarterly Forecasts. 
• Complete and develop costing models to support costing for new products, working with NPI Project Managers, Divisions, Sister sites and Strategic Operations colleagues. 
• Investment Appraisal on  
  • Capital investment decisions within your Production Units ensuring optimal return on investments 
  • Make or Buy decisions 
  • Strategic Sourcing decisions for new acquisitions and product transfers  
• Support new ERP implementation.  Influence and understand the changes that the new ERP system will introduce, taking a proactive role in the development, testing and training phases of the implementation.   
• Own, identify and implement process improvements in Finance and provide financial support to other improvement processes across the business. 
• Maintain an effective & efficient control environment for all areas of responsibility.  Ensure 100% compliance with Corporate Policy, GAAP & SOX requirements.   
• Provide support to all internal/external audit requirements as required. 

What we are looking for: 

• Hold a relevant accounting qualification with 5+ years’ experience working in a successful Finance team 
• Bachelor’s Degree HETAC Level 8 in a relevant area. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.  Proven ability to work & communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders both on & off site. 
• Finance experience in large multinational environment is highly desirable. 
• Proven track record of leading & developing teams. 
• Proven track record of identifying & implementing process improvements. 
• Previous use of AI tools and data analytics would be a distinct advantage  
• SAP 4 Hana implementation and experience would also be beneficial 

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 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! 

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers 

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com