Principal Financial Analyst, Diabetes

Are you a passionate, dedicated and motivated Financial professional looking for a new challenge that impacts patient's lives?

This position will provide financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis of operating expenses and capital expenditures primarily for the Diabetes commercial function. You will work closely with key stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Quality, Operations/Manufacturing, and others. As part of your role, you will work on projects to improve expense tracking, analysis and reporting as well as gain exposure to other aspects of the organization. Learn more about our work in the Diabetes space -

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result - and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.
Our team is working hybrid, and this position will be onsite 3 days/week in any of the following three locations: Northridge, CA; San Antonio, TX or Fridley, MN

A Day in the Life

• Prepares and analyzes financial activities such as variance analysis, forecasting, financial planning, rates of return, cash flow, and other investments
• Point of contact regarding monthly analysis, forecasting, and guidance including key drivers, performance metrics, risk and opportunities
• Provide key insight and analysis to identify actions to close target gaps
• Develop and enhance reporting and analytics to leveraged across the organization
• Partner and collaborate with finance colleagues to develop the annual operating plan (AOP), re-occurring forecast, and other ad hoc request.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key functions including FP&A, Corporate Finance, and other internal business partners
• Participate in month end close by performing cost center analysis, JE postings, reconciliations, and other ad hoc activities as required
• Leverage insights to make continuous improvement to the existing workflows

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

• Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) work experience, including sales expense analytics
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify key trends and drivers.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize systems/data to provide insightful analysis and implement recommendations.
• Class III Medical device experience
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and priorities
• Strong business acumen: ability to learn/understand the business and influence key stakeholders at various management levels to drive and increase value to the organization.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently with limited manager oversight
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate financial data into concise information for management
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships
• Experience with projects that require high matrix collaboration, building relationships and influence.
• Experience with Medtronic financial systems: SAP, Essbase/Hyperion & Business Objects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

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.
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.

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. Learn more about our benefits here .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

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).