Principal Financial Analyst

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Aug 2026   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. A Day in the Life                     The Principal Financial Analyst, FP&A role will report to the Finance Director of FP&A and will provide financial leadership and analytical support to drive the financial performance of the CardioVascular Surgery Operating Unit.  In this position you will provide key financial insights to inform strategic decisions, drive actions, lead monthly/quarterly reporting and forecasting processes, annual operating and strategic plans, identify and drive process improvements, and other special projects. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Lead monthly/quarterly financial reporting and forecasting processes, Annual Operating Plan, and Strategic Plan across the globe. Provide weekly reporting to senior leadership on revenue performance and how it compares to AOP, forecast, and prior year. Consolidate and summarize risk and opportunities to regional and functional forecasts. Consolidate and concisely summarize variances of actual results vs AOP, forecast, prior year, and market trends, and make recommendations for future actions. Create various financial templates for utilization across all regions and functions. Communicate key dates and drive process deadlines across the globe. Develop ad-hoc financial analyses and modeling, as required, in a clear, accurate and timely manner. Work on special projects and financial presentations for management, as required.  Identify / implement continuous process improvements and leverage information systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness of FP&A processes. Collaborate with Global Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) leads to drive optimal and synergistic processes. Support, advise, and influence business partners by building relationships at all levels within the finance organization. Must Have Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of work experience in Finance and/or Accounting (Or Advanced Degree with 5+ years) ​ ​ Nice to Have   Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting Experience with Microsoft   Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)     Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment    Strong organization and prioritization skills    Analytical and critical thinking skills   including   the ability to   identify   key trends and drivers and the proven experience translating financial data into meaningful, concise information.    Experience with business partnering    Knowledge of   generally accepted   accounting principles (GAAP)   Proficiency   in Excel,   Power BI,   Tableau, Power Point,   WWR, and GSR   Demonstrated strong quantitative and analytical skills   Proven ability to translate   large amounts   of data into actionable insights and coherent strategies   Ability to  operate  within a complex organization and various levels of management.     Proven success dealing with time-sensitive ambiguous projects in a dynamic business environment