Senior Finance Manager, Global R&D and Corporate Functions

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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:

The Marlborough-based Corporate Functions Finance Team is looking for a highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to join our organization. This role will serve as the primary finance leader supporting Quality/Regulatory, Global Medical Sciences, Global R&D, and Finance functions.

This position reports to the VP/Controller, Corporate Functions & Digital, and partners closely with function leadership. The role requires a high level of business partnership, influence, and financial acumen, demonstrated by wide-ranging experience in excel modeling, knowledge of various financial systems, and ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. The individual will also partner with global finance teams to consolidate and analyze global data used for decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Manage team of three Financial Analysts, providing coaching, support, and leadership; maintain and support inclusive culture
• Lead Quality/Regulatory, Global Medical Sciences, Global R&D, and Finance business partners through operating plan, strategic plan, and quarterly forecast processes which includes driving robust conversations around investments and tradeoffs, providing analysis/recommendations, and ensuring adherence to financial targets
• Review monthly/quarterly reporting schedules, including variance/trend analysis, and communicate key drivers of financial performance, areas of opportunity, and risk to senior management
• Present financial information to non-finance leaders in a digestible and relatable manner while demonstrating a solid understanding of business drivers
• Oversee consolidation, analysis, and reporting of Global Quality and EU MDR spend
• Support Global Enterprise Excellence and Corporate Strategy initiatives and reporting related to Global R&D, requiring understanding of Product Life Cycle Principles
• Perform monthly/quarterly reviews in accordance with Corporate Finance policies (e.g., journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation reviews)
• Partner with HR Business Partners to assist with functional resourcing & prioritization processes for headcount needs across the organization
• Serve as finance subject matter expert and approver for Value Improvement Program projects led by supported functions
• Drive continuous improvement within our financial processes to gain efficiencies
• Represent Corporate Functions Finance on key cross-functional initiatives and projects

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting
• 10+ years of financial analysis, planning, and business support experience at medium- to large-sized companies
• Ability to work well in a complex, highly matrixed global organization and simplify that matrix for reporting and analytical purposes
• Strong leadership skills including influence and courage
• Ability to work autonomously and act in a consultative role
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage team deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Very strong financial analysis skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to consolidate, synthesize, and report on large amounts of financial data
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of tools and systems (SAP, Hyperion Planning, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s degree
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Drive and ambition to develop and grow into more senior finance roles

Requisition ID: 590514

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.