Prin AI & Digital Finance Transformation Engineer - (On-site) - Minneapolis, MN

MED Medtronic Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic Inc. invites applications for a Principal AI & Digital Finance Transformation Engineer based in Fridley, Minnesota. The role focuses on leading AI-enabled analytics, reporting, and automation to advance Finance transformation initiatives.

You will design scalable data platforms and partner across Finance, IT, and Data Engineering. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in finance/data analytics or an advanced degree with 8+ years, proven leadership in enterprise AI projects, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience OR advanced degree with 8+ years of experience in Finance Systems, Data Analytics, IT, Finance, or related digital transformation environments.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale AI, analytics, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, analytics technologies, and modern data architectures.
• Advanced SQL and Python development experience supporting data pipelines, analytics solutions, and automation workflows.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and finance operations processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of AI-driven analytics, reporting, and automation solutions for Finance.
• Design scalable data and analytics platforms leveraging machine learning and intelligent automation technologies.
• Identify opportunities to transform finance processes through Generative AI, AI agents, ML, and workflow automation.
• Partner with Finance, IT, Data Engineering, and stakeholders to deliver integrated enterprise solutions.
• Develop and influence solutions using Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, and related cloud analytics technologies.
• Establish data governance, security, controls, and solution architecture across finance data environments.
• Mentor teams on AI, analytics, and automation capabilities to drive adoption.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and lead digital finance initiatives.

Skills

SQL

Python

AI and analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Power BI

SAP

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Oct 2026 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

The AI & Digital Finance Transformation team partners with Finance, Information Technology (IT), Data Engineering, and business stakeholders to modernize financial processes through advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), intelligent automation, and cloud-based data platforms. The team develops scalable reporting, forecasting, automation, and decision-support solutions that improve visibility, strengthen financial decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency across the enterprise. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position is based in Fridley, Minnesota and follows an onsite work arrangement. Travel up to 10% may be required to support business initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and project execution. The Principal AI & Digital Finance Transformation Engineer leads the design and delivery of AI-enabled analytics, reporting, and automation solutions that advance Finance transformation initiatives. This role combines technical leadership, data engineering, and finance domain expertise to develop scalable solutions that improve financial insights, optimize processes, and accelerate adoption of emerging digital technologies across the enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of AI-driven analytics, reporting, and automation solutions for Finance.
• Design scalable data and analytics platforms leveraging machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation technologies.
• Identify opportunities to transform finance processes through Generative AI, AI agents, machine learning, and workflow automation.
• Partner with Finance, Information Technology, Data Engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated enterprise solutions.
• Develop and influence solutions utilizing Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Power BI, and related cloud analytics technologies.
• Establish standards for data governance, security, controls, and solution architecture across finance data environments.
• Mentor technical and business teams on AI, analytics, and automation capabilities to drive adoption and capability development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, resolve complex data and reporting issues, and lead strategic digital finance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience OR advanced degree with 8+ years of experience in Finance Systems, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or related digital transformation environments.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale AI, analytics, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, analytics technologies, and modern data architectures.
• Advanced SQL and Python development experience supporting data pipelines, analytics solutions, and automation workflows.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and finance operations processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying AI and machine learning to financial forecasting, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, natural language processing, or intelligent automation use cases.
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex Agents, AI agent frameworks, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and application programming interface (API) integrations.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Streamlit, or enterprise reporting and visualization platforms.
• Experience developing modern business applications using React and integrating enterprise data, APIs, and automation workflows.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms including SAP, BlackLine, Redwood, or similar finance technologies, and experience supporting data governance or compliance programs.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is