We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Jan 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic Diabetes (Minimed) is seeking an accomplished Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations for our Global Operations and Integrated Supply Chain. As a critical leader within the Diabetes Finance team you will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to oversee financial activities across external manufacturing logistics (distribution centers freight and duties) quality procurement contract manufacturing and capital investments. You will enable data-driven decision-making optimize cost structures and ensure financial alignment with the Diabetes business strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving operational financial performance optimizing supply chain costs and supporting the strategic direction of the Diabetes business unit. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment while enhancing your leadership profile and contributing to the future transformation of Medtronic Diabetes including its announced plans to IPO.

This position is based in Northridge CA and may require 25% travel.

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. Were committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey always with an aim to make their lives easier. We are a nearly $3 billion USA-based medical technology business. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health helping them achieve better glucose control while spending less time managing their disease.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronics Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

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

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as the financial leader for supply chain procurement contract manufacturing and quality by providing actionable insights strategic direction and financial guidance to support the Diabetes business objectives.

• Oversee financial forecasting budgeting and reporting processes for supply chain procurement contract manufacturing and quality ensuring alignment with corporate goals and delivering transparent data-driven insights.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive operational excellence margin improvement resource allocation and financial discipline across the organization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to harmonize financial practices support Diabetes-wide initiatives and elevate financial acumen across the organization.

• Evaluate business cases and support decision-making for key operational initiatives including cost optimization supplier negotiations and strategic investments.

2. Supply Chain Finance

• Lead financial planning analysis and reporting for global supply chain operations including logistics distribution centers freight and duties.

• Partner with supply chain leaders to optimize costs related to transportation warehousing and distribution networks while supporting strategic initiatives to improve delivery performance and efficiency.

• Provide financial oversight for cost-to-serve metrics and ensure alignment with Diabetes global supply chain strategy.

• Monitor and analyze freight and duty expenses ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Procurement & Purchasing Finance

• Collaborate with procurement teams to develop financial strategies for supplier management vendor negotiations and material cost optimization.

• Provide financial oversight for supplier selection contract negotiations and supplier performance management ensuring adherence to cost quality and delivery standards.

• Drive initiatives to reduce procurement costs mitigate risks and improve vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with Medtronics financial and regulatory policies.

• Partner with procurement leaders to implement cost-saving strategies and enhance the financial efficiency of purchasing activities across the Diabetes business.

4. Contract Manufacturing Finance

• Provide financial leadership for contract manufacturing activities including supplier negotiations cost structure optimization and supplier performance management.

• Collaborate with contract manufacturing partners to evaluate financial performance identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with Diabetes quality and delivery standards.

• Oversee financial governance for contract manufacturing agreements ensuring compliance with Medtronics policies and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with operations and procurement teams to optimize the financial efficiency of contract manufacturing processes and drive value creation.

5. Operations Capital Investment Governance

• Lead financial governance for all capital investments within operations including manufacturing sites contract manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure.

• Partner with operations leaders to evaluate and prioritize capital projects ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering optimal ROI.

• Oversee the financial management of owned operations and contract manufacturing including plant expansions capacity investments and automation projects.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain a robust control environment for capital expenditures

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with at least 7 years in a leadership role including direct oversight of operational supply chain procurement or contract manufacturing finance teams.

• Proven expertise in financial strategy supply chain finance investment governance and enterprise-level decision-making in a regulated industry.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling cost optimization and investment appraisal.

• Experience with financial systems such as SAP Hyperion/Essbase or similar platforms.

Nice to Have

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.

• Advanced degree (MBA or Masters in Finance/Accounting) or professional certification (CPA CMA or CFA).

• Experience in supply chain finance contract manufacturing finance procurement finance or logistics for medical devices or diabetes-related products.

• Experience and/or ability to lead and operate within a complex organization and with various levels of management

• Strong results orientation and bias for action including a high degree of initiative and self-motivation in understanding business needs and leading/developing others to meet those needs

• Ability to translate ideas and financial results into concise presentations for senior management

• Proactively seeks ways to improve results through cost reduction (both standard cost and costs not in standard) increased margins improve mix and effective capital management

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.

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$169600.00 - $254400.00

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

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification/education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
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