Edwards Lifesciences · 1 week ago
Finance Director, Corporate Giving
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$141K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is committed to charitable giving and supporting philanthropic causes. They are seeking a Finance Director to lead the strategic and operational aspects of their global health and community impact initiatives, managing a high-performing team and ensuring effective resource deployment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Direct all corporate and foundation finances, including budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and accounting for approximately $20 million in global charitable contributions
Oversee internal teams and external vendors (accounting and audit firms) executing donations of funds, Edwards medical technologies, and in-kind gifts
Ensure accurate accounting of charitable donations and expenses, and deliver clear internal management and external financial reporting
Lead the development and oversight of annual operating plan to guide execution of our global health and community impact strategy
Oversee the annual financial audit of our foundation
Lead impact measurement and reporting, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights
Validate partner-reported outcomes and aggregate results across global partners to deliver a clear, comprehensive view of Edwards’ impact
Ensure impact reporting is transparent, rigorous, and strategically aligned, reinforcing Edwards’ reputation for ethical giving and demonstrating accountability to stakeholders
Collaborate with communications-focused team members to integrate data into storytelling that resonates with stakeholders and inspires engagement
Develop and maintain a clear, compelling narrative about Edwards’ global health and community impact strategy, ensuring alignment across internal and external communications
Present impact results and strategic updates to the c-suite, foundation board, and external audiences with clarity and influence
Lead operational systems supporting donations and impact reporting, including giving platforms, impact measurement tools, and business intelligence systems
Oversee medical technology donation initiatives in partnership with global supply chain and compliance teams
Drive process improvements and change management initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and impact delivery
Ensure all giving activities adhere to the highest standards of ethics and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field with previous related work experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Preferred
Masters degree
A minimum of ten years related experience, including: finance, data analytics, corporate social responsibility, accounting, and/or foundation management
Detailed oriented, meticulously organized, and committed to excellence
Strong communications skills and ability to clarify and simplify complex topics. Comfortable presenting to c-suite and foundation board of directors
Emotional intelligence, strong cultural sensitivity, and passion for helping others
Be a self-starting, collaborative leader able to work in a fast-paced, global environment, managing multiple initiatives and shifting priorities, as needed
Ability to build trust and thrive in a global, in-person, high-relationship culture, with comfort and experience working with people of all levels, from c-suite to beneficiaries of giving efforts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, as well as business intelligence and analytics software. Experience with grantmaking systems (i.e. CyberGrants)
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Greene
Vice President, Strategy
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