Principal Financial Analyst

About the role:

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

The Principal Financial Analyst will support the U.S. Distribution Network and Global Logistics Partners. This role is critical to driving sustainable improvements across financial processes and capabilities to support future growth, including establishing baseline system requirements and controls within a new ERPsystemand supporting the implementation of a new U.S. distribution site.

As a trusted finance partner, this individual will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that strengthen financial governance, improve operationalperformanceand enable strategic business decisions across the distribution network. This role requires the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, develop scalable financialprocessesand deliver insights that support long-term businessobjectives.

Responsibilities also include month-end close activities, SOX control testing, financial and strategic planning, reporting, and business analysis. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, self-motivated finance professional who builds strong business partnerships whileoptimizingfinancial processes, planning,reportingand analysis through sound financial principles and continuous improvement.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration andsynergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Quincy, Massachusetts office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Serve as the subject matter expert for financial process flows supporting network design initiatives and ERP implementation projects.

* Lead complex, cross-functional finance initiatives that support distribution network transformation and long-term strategic businessobjectives.

* Develop,enhanceandmaintaina robust and efficient financial control environment across the distribution network.

* Establish and drive financial governance, standardized processes and best practices that improve consistency,complianceand scalability.

* Prepare and distribute financial reporting packages by gathering,analyzingand interpreting current business performance.

* Perform financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations byutilizingappropriate financialtools, policycomplianceand creative problem-solving techniques.

* Influence business decisions by communicating financial risks, opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

* Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, operationalefficiencyand internal controls through continuous improvement initiatives.

* Prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities to ensureaccurateaccounting at the functional and departmental levels.

* Partner cross-functionally to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities and operational decision-making.

* Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners andprovidetechnical guidance to finance colleagues on complex accounting and financial process matters.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree.

* Minimum of 10 years' experience in progressive end-to-end accounting with broadexpertiseacross multiple accounting disciplines.

* Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functionalfinanceor business transformation initiatives.

* Demonstrated experience with business process improvement methodologies.

* Experience with SAP S/4 or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

* Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls and their impact on end-to-end business processes, financialstatementsand financial statement assertions.

* Demonstrated application of accounting principles and advanced financial analysis techniques.

* Proven ability to influence stakeholders and senior leaders without direct authority.

* Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for executive decision-making.

* Strong communication,consultingand relationship-building skills.

* Demonstrated ability to diagnose issues related to processes, technology,strategyor people and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

* Strong financial acumen with experience developing business cases and compelling value propositions for process improvement initiatives.

Preferred qualifications:

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent advanced credential.

* Experience with business intelligence and analytics platforms.

* Experienceestablishingfinancial governance, standardizedprocessesor enterprise-wide controls across multiple business functions.