Principal Financial Analyst

Medtronic

. Serve as a member of the Global Operations and Supply Chain FP&A team .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $110,400 - $165,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, cost management, and gross margin analysis within the Medical Surgical Portfolio. Proficient in leveraging enterprise systems like SAP and Hyperion for data-driven decision-making and financial performance commentary.

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Financial ModelingGross Margin AnalysisSAP ProficiencyGAAP KnowledgeCost Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost Drivers UnderstandingData SummarizationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

SAPBPCSHyperion SpendCMR

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACMA

Industry Keywords

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesProject AccountingFinancial ControlsManufacturing Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a member of the Global Operations and Supply Chain FP&A team
Understand and explain Gross Margin drivers for Medical Surgical Portfolio Operating Units
Develop a deep understanding of product costs and key cost drivers
Gather historical information and summarize data to highlight gross margin trends
Collaborate cross-functionally across GOSC and Medical Surgical Portfolio teams
Lead OU presentations on GOSC impact on Gross Margin analysis
Provide financial performance commentary to various levels of management
Support AOP and quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy by OU
Ensure allocations and targets are clearly understood and consistently applied
Increase visibility to cost drivers within cost pools and identify cost-saving opportunities
Lead cost roll reconciliation for specific OUs
Summarize cost-change impacts and review them with cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
MBA, CPA, and/or CMA certification preferred
Working knowledge of Project Accounting and financial controls preferred
Experience partnering with operations teams within a manufacturing environment preferred
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is offered for Principal-level roles and above; other roles require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at hire and throughout employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
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
Simple Steps global well-being program
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
Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible employees
Temporary employees eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees