EMEA Controllership Management Assistant

Medtronic; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic, a global healthcare technology leader, is seeking a Controllership support professional in the Netherlands. You will assist finance leadership, manage departmental processes, and help coordinate meetings and events, contributing to an inclusive culture in an international environment.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, organization, and strong communication in English, with MS Office and SAP/ERP proficiency. This on-site position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• MBO+ level of education/HBO (Bachelor degree) is required.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently by setting priorities.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and good proficiency in English due to an international environment.
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications and preferably SAP/ERP).

Responsibilities

• Provide management support for finance leadership: support the finance directors with day-to-day activities and administrative obligations, including managing agendas and scheduling meetings.
• Support departmental operational processes: cost center management, purchase order management, maintaining distribution lists and communication channels.
• Organize departmental meetings, events and employee celebrations to foster inclusive culture.
• Lead or co-lead various projects to continuously improve departmental processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Prioritization

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP/ERP

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

You are the heartbeat of Medtronic EMEA Controllership organization. The support activities you’ll provide to its directors are instrumental in keeping the organization running smoothly. As the first point of contact for the department, you will connect with all its stakeholders: ranging from internal Medtronic employees to various external customers and vendors. Needless to say, it is important that you get energized from human interactions and enjoy building up a broad business network. Well-developed communication skills and a pragmatic problem-solving mindset are equally important traits to be successful this position.

What will you get back in return? The opportunity to learn and develop yourself within an international, ambitious and dynamic organization. You will become part of a team that has dedication, delivers positive business outcomes and has a healthy sense of humour. In short, an environment where people are motivated to make a meaning contribution to the Medtronic Mission!

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Management support for finance leadership: support the finance directors with their day-to-day activities and administrative obligations. This includes managing various agendas and scheduling meetings.
• Departmental operational processes: support the overall finance department processes. This encompasses cost center management, purchase order management, maintaining departmental distribution lists and other communication channels to ensure all relevant information is shared within the organization.
• Moreover, you will help organize departmental meetings, events and employee celebrations to champion and reinforce our inclusive culture.
• Project coordination: Lead or co-lead various projects to continuously improve departmental processes.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• MBO+ level of education/ HBO (Bachelor degree)
• A problem-solving mindset with an ability to work independently by setting priorities
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and good proficiency in English language due to the international environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications and preferably SAP/ ERP)

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.

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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.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 36,000.00 EUR- 54,000.00 EUR|

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