Boston Scientific Financial Analyst II CRMDx 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

761767719

About the role:

The Financial Analyst II will be responsible for supporting the US Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) functions for the Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) Division.  The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, planning and process skills. This position requires an outgoing candidate that can build strong relationships with business partners to optimize financial planning, reporting and analysis. Additional responsibilities include facilitating month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, and support of Value Improvement Program (VIP) initiatives.  This position reports to the Finance Manager, CRMDx.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop detailed financial forecasts, including strategic plan, annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts; incorporating historic, trended and current business information for operating expenses, headcount and capital expenditures
• 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 alternative courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and analytics
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the systems and internal processes
• Partner across SG&A functional leaders to manage cost centers, budget, forecast and actual results review
• Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in FP&A and/or Accounting
• Excellent computer skills (financial modeling, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and preferably SAP, Hyperion)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong financial analysis, communication, organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Must be a quick learner and able to assertively engage with internal and external customers
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities/execute in a high-paced organization
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adhere to tight deadlines

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.