Senior Financial Analyst

Medtronic; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology seeks a Senior Finance Analyst in Galway to drive financial efficiency across global operations. The role involves detailed analysis, reporting, and collaboration to provide strategic insights and optimize costs. Qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in finance are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Short-term incentive plan (Medtronic Incentive Plan)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting with a focus on cost accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly and weekly financial reporting and analyze results.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support cost accounting initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements for cost accounting accuracy.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

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

At the Global Costing COE in Medtronic, we strive to be a best-in-class Finance team operating with a global mindset and serving as a valued business partner by providing innovative and impactful contributions to further the Medtronic Mission. The Global Costing COE is directly involved in ensuring the successful transformation of our operations finance functions worldwide to achieve this vision.

Come for a job, stay for a career!

A Day in The Life Of:

The Senior Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Global Costing COE by providing detailed financial analysis, reporting, and strategic insights to drive cost efficiency and optimization across global operations. This role will involve collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information is available for decision-making.

Main responsibilities are:

• Complete monthly and weekly financial reporting of results and other key performance metrics, analysing results, identifying issues, and explaining trends and variances to plan and forecast, providing insights to business partners and other stakeholders to drive action and business results.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and reporting to support cost accounting initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse cost data.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on financial analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to cost accounting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for senior management.
  
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on cost accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SAP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a global manufacturing company.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  

Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package

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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.

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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here