Principal IT Technologist - SAP Finance

Careers that Change Lives

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Finance Functional Analyst with extensive experience in SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Central Finance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of finance domain/capabilities such as

Record to Report, Operations Finance, Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable, FP&A, Controllership, Intercompany

transactions, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense Management and systems integration, particularly

with systems such as Blackline, Vertex, ReVal, OneSource, CorpTax, Paymetric and Ariba.

A Day in the Life

·Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into SAP finance solutions.

·Configure, customize, and maintain SAP finance modules, including but not limited to FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), and AA (Asset Accounting).

·Provide expertise in SAP finance best practices and advise on system optimizations and enhancements.

·Lead and participate in end-to-end implementation projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, training, and support.

·Perform system integration activities with third-party systems such as Blackline, Vertex, ReVal, and others, ensuring seamless data flow and process alignment.

·Conduct thorough testing of configured solutions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reliability.

·Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to SAP finance modules and integrations.

·Provide user training and support during project implementations and post-go-live phases.

·Stay updated on SAP finance trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve processes and systems.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree or equivalent work experience.
• Hands on experience as an SAP Finance Functional Analyst, with a focus on SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Central Finance.
• Prior project experience with moving a client from ECC to S4 HANA is a plus.
• Proven experience in SAP support/implementations, with a focus on Finance and integrated modules.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, SOX compliance and risk management practices.
• Hands-on experience in configuring and customizing SAP finance modules to meet business requirements.
• Experience with Global rollouts.
• Strong virtual communication skills across all levels of Finance and IT organizations
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• A working knowledge of accounting principles and processes.

Nice to Have

• Prior Pharma and/or Medical Device experience is desired.
• Familiarization with automation tools and Robotic Processing (RPA)

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)