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 by developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of over 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.

The Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a financial consultant to the Surgical R&D team located in Geleen, Netherlands (Articulating Technologies) and partner with Robotics R&D. You will collaborate with business leaders to drive performance and ensure execution of the appropriate business strategies through the management of business processes. We are looking for someone who will support the relationship with New Product Development and Operations stakeholders, build and maintain a trusted partnership with the business, and be a voice for the finance organization. This role hinges upon transparent communication and partnership, data accuracy, and accountability to deliver results month after month. You will report to the Director of Finance (R&D) and work closely with the US-based Surgical Finance team to support global business partners and corporate teams in completing month-end financial activities, financial planning initiatives, and other important business analytics. Key responsibilities include collaborating with new product development project teams to drive financial execution and provide financial visibility to senior leadership.

The Surgical Operating Unit strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions. We value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovation. Impact patient outcomes. In the Surgical Robotics (SR) business, part of Medtronic’s Medical Surgical Portfolio, we believe patients around the world deserve access to quality care and improved outcomes. We strive to expand global access to care and reduce variability through robotic and analytics solutions. Surgical Robotics sets the standard for Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) by creating innovative surgical products and services. Come for a job, stay for a career.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiduciary responsibilities for the Articulating Technologies Center of Excellence and Fortimedix Site including accurate and timely month/quarter-end financial reporting and presentation to both financial and non-financial leaders.
• Assist with quarterly performance and investment metrics including Monthly Finance Review (MFR) presentations.
• Support CAPEX forecasting and tracking, developing financial analysis to drive business performance and execute strategic and tactical decisions, and support the preparation and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan, Forecasts, and Long-term Strategic Plans; ensuring portfolio and functions are optimized and all targets are met.
• Explain variances between actual results versus prior year/AOP/forecast and make recommendations for future actions, including LBE.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office and project leads, providing financial guidance and budgetary support.
• Support the development of Power BI Dashboards for Surgical R&D reporting and identify and implement technical and/or functional opportunities to improve processes, operational efficiency, and reporting.
• Ensure Corporate and Statutory submissions for all processes are conducted in a timely manner.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Broad finance background including financial planning and analysis, accounting, internal management reporting systems, budgeting, acquisition and investment analysis, and financial modeling combined with cost accounting and manufacturing experience.
• High degree of analytical ability and attention to detail, project accounting experience, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Expert in Excel including Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, and data manipulation; knowledge of SAP and Exact Globe.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key trends and drivers and proven experience translating financial data into meaningful, concise information.
• Ability to develop solutions and/or innovative ideas to problems ensuring consistency with the organization’s objectives.
• Knowledge of investment decision metrics (NPV, IRR, DPP) is considered an advantage for this role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees' lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions and 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. Pay range: Netherlands: 65,280.00 EUR - 97,920.00 EUR. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).