Principal Financial Analyst

Medtronic Global Operations and Supply Chain FP&A Team Member

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

This position serves as a valuable member of the Global Operations and Supply Chain (GOSC) FP&A team, working cross functionally to understand and explain Gross Margin drivers specific to the Medical Surgical Portfolio Operating Units (OUs). This position is critical to enable sustainable gross margin expansion while adding value through superior business partnering. This role will be onsite 4 days/week and one day remote. There is no relocation assistance available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of product costs and key drivers of cost
• Gather historical information and summarize data to highlight gross margin trends
• Work cross functionally to collaborate and align strategies across GOSC and the Medical Surgical Portfolio teams
• Lead OU presentation of the GOSC impact on Gross Margin analysis and provide financial performance commentary to various levels of management
• Partner cross functionally in support of the AOP and quarterly forecasts, to ensure forecasts are accurate by OU and allocations/targets are clearly understood and consistently applied
• Work with OUs and Portfolio to increase visibility to cost drivers within the cost pools and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Lead cost roll reconciliation for specific OUs within the MedSurg Portfolio, summarize impact of cost changes and review impact with cross functional teams

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven experience leveraging SAP, BPCS, Hyperion Spend, CMR, or similar enterprise systems to drive financial insights and business performance.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, and/or CMA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Project Accounting and financial controls.
• Experience partnering with operations teams within a manufacturing environment to improve financial and operational performance.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$110,400.00 - $165,600.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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