Principal Financial Analyst jobs at Boston Scientific in Ireland, Cork

Job Purpose:

Responsible for financial planning, reporting and analysis. Prepares financial plans and forecasts based on performance expectations. Gathers and publishes financial information related to historical, current and future performance. Performs financial analysis utilizing appropriate financial concepts and techniques. Recommends alternative courses of action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed financial forecasts incorporating historic, trended and current business information.
• Monitor functional and departmental spending versus budget by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports.
• Prepare journal entries and assist in month end close as needed to ensure proper accounting at the functional and departmental level.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance.
• Perform financial analysis, as directed by management, and recommend alternatives courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools . (e.g. EVA, NPV analysis).
• Evaluate new business opportunities, potential acquisitions, new products, tax planning and spending initiatives by modeling alternative financial scenarios (e.g. revenues, profitability etc).
• Prepare sensitivity analysis impact on revenue, expenses and profitability by modeling changes in key variables (recommending appropriate course of action).
• Develop and utilize sound financial processes.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Level 8 qualification in relevant discipline required.
• Candidates must hold a full professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Financial systems planning and forecasting.
• Extensive knowledge and application of Lean tools and methods.
• People management experience.
• Experience of operating as a Strategic Finance business partner.
• Leadership and Influencing skills.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Project Management skills are advantageous.
• Experience with communication and influencing at senior management levels across a cross-functional and global organization.
• Ideally experience of working in a manufacturing environment.

To search and apply for open positions, visit: