Principal IT Technologist - SAP Finance - Procure to Pay

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

A Day in the Life

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, Ariba.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• 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
• Develops, documents, and configures systems specifications that conform to defined architecture standards, address business requirements, and processes.
 

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 14+ years of IT experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, MCA, MSc or MBA.
• Hands on experience as an SAP Finance Functional Analyst, with a focus on SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA
• Experience in Vendor Invoice Management Process and Vendor Payments process
• Experience in E-Invoice process for Incoming Vendor Invoices
• 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

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

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. 

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.
 

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

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here