Senior Financial Analyst Freight US sales entity
MedtronicAbout the role
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Senior Financial Analyst – U.S. OperationsWe are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support our U.S. Freight operations. This role is well-suited for a financial analysis candidate who enjoys driving clarity and structuring financial planning and drivers of freight costs. The role offers opportunities to shape future financial processes and contribute to strategic savings initiatives. You’ll be part of the Global Distribution Finance CoE which is a global team with team members in US, Europe and APAC.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Drive the U.S. Freight financial forecast process, including driver analysis.
Collaborate with leadership to refine forecast methodology and improve accuracy over time.
Reporting & Month end closing
Leverage Transportation Management System (TMS) to support cost tracking and allocation logic.
Partner with transport teams to review and further improve Freight accrual quality and accuracy, minimizing financial risks.
Project & Initiative Support
Contribute to savings measurements and help bring structure to project ownership.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency across U.S. operations Freight.
Collaboration
Work closely with finance partners, transport teams
Engage with operating units to enhance forecast granularity and financial ownership
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Nice to have
Minimum of 6+ years of professional finance experience, preferably in an international environment and comfortable with working in cross-functional, remote teams
Willing to take a hands-on approach with high learning agility
Able to handle complex structures and high amounts of data, with commitment to accuracy
Fully proficient in Excel, able to restructure financial driver calculation models
Strong understanding of cost allocation, forecasting, and accrual processes.
Familiarity with TMS platforms and ERP systems is a plus.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
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.
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.
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