Temporary Finance Graduate -36 month contract

Medtronic; Galway; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA sponsorship

Mentorship programs

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Medtronic in Galway, Ireland, is offering a finance internship/co-op role designed to rotate through GOSC Controllership, Costing, and FSSC to gain hands-on experience. You will contribute to financial reporting, cost analysis, and standardisation across global finance processes while gaining mentorship and study leave.

The program emphasizes building Record to Report expertise, supporting the financial close, and collaborating on cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field to be completed before start
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Able to build positive relationships

Responsibilities

• Contribute to GOSC Controllership responsibilities and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Produce accurate financial reports and assist with audit, tax, and internal controls
• Analyze product costs, profitability, and operational efficiencies
• Support financial close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance software

Job description

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

• Gain a complete understanding of how to contribute to Medtronic's core mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life
• Rotate through roles within GOSC Controllership, Costing, and FSSC (Financial Shared Service Center) teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of Medtronic's financial operations
• Gain hands-on experience with the GOSC Controllership team by ensuring compliance with accounting standards, producing accurate financial reports, and contributing to audit, tax, and internal control activities
• Develop expertise in analyzing product costs, operational efficiencies, and profitability metrics while working as part of the Costing team
• Build your Record to Report expertise by supporting the financial close, preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and gaining experience in standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement across global finance processes
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives that support Medtronic's business goals
• Enhance your professional development by participating in mentorship programs, and continuous learning opportunities

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (to be completed before starting date)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools
• You are a good communicator and fluent in English, both in writing and speaking
• Builds and maintains positive relationships; shows respect for others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or co-op experience in finance, accounting, or related areas
• Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities or previous work experience
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and work effectively in a team setting

Why Join Medtronic?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a company that improves lives and shapes the future of healthcare
• Career advancement: As an ACCA Approved Employer, we sponsor your journey toward accounting qualifications, such as ACCA or CIMA, while providing generous study leave to support your success.
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to multiple facets of finance and accounting while building leadership skills
• Global Reach: Collaborate with teams across Medtronic's global footprint
• Supportive Environment: Work in a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

€36,605.40

The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.

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.

Start date is September 2027.