Sr. Director, IT Business Partner to Finance, Planning, & Analysis

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Aug 2026Careers 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.A Day in the LifeThe Sr. Director, IT Business Partner to Finance, Planning, & Analysis is a senior-level, business-minded information technology leader who partners with senior Finance stakeholders in Controllership, FP&A, and Global Functions/Finance Shared Services to strategize, plan, and deliver next generation IT solutions supporting Finance’s transformation strategy.This role follows Medtronic's flexible workplace model and requires a minimum of four days per week onsite at one of Medtronic's major U.S. operational hubs, including Minneapolis, MN; Lafayette, CO; Mansfield, MA; or North Haven, CT. As a highly collaborative leadership position driving enterprise-wide Data & AI strategy and transformation, regular in-person engagement with business leaders, technology teams, and key stakeholders is essential to foster innovation, accelerate decision-making, and deliver impactful business outcomes across the organization.In this strategic Sr. Director, IT role you will partner with finance stakeholders and will play a significant leadership role in driving the use of modern user-centric platforms, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics. The role will lead activities to develop 3-to-5-year roadmaps that will drive the transformation of the IT application landscape. The role will work with cross-functional leaders in Finance, IT, and other areas needed to drive the conceptualization, architecture, design, and delivery of solutions that bring capabilities to corporate finance in the areas of:Consolidations, Management and External Reporting Forecasting, Planning & Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting Reporting Advanced Analytics, Dashboarding, Reporting, ad-hoc analysis Financial shared services Migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Use of industry leading AI platforms (Glean, ServiceNow, Stuut) to simplify and standardize financial processes Strong understanding and enforcement of data security, privacy, and robust controls framework. Primary Responsibilities:Serve as the primary IT partner to Finance leadership by building strong, collaborative relationships across business stakeholders and translating business priorities into a forward-looking technology strategy.Lead demand management, project intake, business case development, funding requests, and implementation roadmaps to ensure technology investments align with strategic objectives and deliver measurable business value.Partner closely with IT delivery organizations to prioritize, plan, and execute initiatives, while maintaining accountability for successful implementation and adoption.Act as the central point of contact for all Finance-related IT activities, providing leadership on issue resolution, escalations, cross-functional coordination, and executive communications to drive successful outcomes across a complex, matrixed organization.Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree with 15 years of relevant IT experience or advanced degree with 13+ years of relevant IT experience10+ years of leadership experience managing global teams and complex technology portfoliosExperience in integration and migration of SAP S/4 HANAExperience in one or more of the following: Vistex, Vericent and OneStreamExperience in Finance business domainPreferred Qualifications:Finance Technology & Data Leadership: 10+ years leading finance technology solutions and digital transformation initiatives across FP&A, Controllership, and broader Global Finance functions, with a proven track record of building modern platforms and data-driven capabilities.Deep Finance Domain Expertise: Extensive experience implementing and supporting FP&A and Controllership solutions, including business planning, consolidations, management reporting, external reporting, finance data warehousing, analytics, and decision-support capabilities.Enterprise Transformation & ERP Leadership: Demonstrated success leading large-scale ERP transformations, including global SAP implementations and S/4HANA migrations, while supporting Shared Services, Tax, Treasury, and Audit functions.Preference given to current Medtronic employees and consideration will be given to local applicants For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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. ‌Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io. ‌Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$209,600.00 - $314,400.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.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 plansIt is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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