Principal IT Business Systems Analyst – SAP FICO at Medtronic in Northridge, California

Posted in General Business 4 days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Nov 2024

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
Medtronic is looking for a highly motivated Principal IT Business Systems Analyst - SAP FICO responsible for delivering and supporting IT solutions within the Diabetes Business group. As a Principal SAP FICO Analyst, your role in the Digital Technology team is focused on designing and implementing solutions for the business using the SAP FICO platform in a fast-paced environment.

Careers That Change Lives

Do you have a passion for innovating and developing next generation of Diabetes technology systems and platforms? Are you excited to be a member of the team that builds technology solutions to transform customer experience and modernize business processes? If so, you'll be an awesome team member of our Digital Technology team!

Diabetes impacts over 500 million people around the world - that's roughly one in 10 adults. That means you probably know someone affected by this disease. At Medtronic, our 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. We're committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

Medtronic is looking for a highly motivated Principal IT Business Systems Analyst - SAP FICO responsible for delivering and supporting IT solutions within the Diabetes Business group. As a Principal SAP FICO Analyst, your role in the Digital Technology team is focused on designing and implementing solutions for the business using the SAP FICO platform in a fast-paced environment.

Successful candidate for this job must have strong understanding of financial and accounting modules such as GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank accounting, cash flow, and product costing. Must have a strong thorough knowledge of Order-To-Cash (OTC) and Procure-To-Pay (P2P) processes and their integrations with the finance modules. Candidate will ensure system implementation together with near-/offshore team members and collaborate with cross-functional business partners, domain architects, functional, technical and integration teams to define a solution and work towards implementing it. Candidate should have excellent problem-solving abilities, and a desire to continually learn and stay up to date with the latest SAP technologies. Additionally, they should have excellent communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment.

Come for a job, stay for a career.

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


  • Experience as a leader in end-to-end global SAP implementation programs, responsible for designing and implementing the overall FICO solution.

  • Responsible for gathering and verifying business requirements.

  • Apply functional knowledge of SAP FI/CO/SD for analysis, design, configuration, modification, enhancement, testing, and support of complex IT systems.

  • Integrate ERP computer software applications in SAP for the automation of financial processes.

  • Business Process Analysis : Conduct thorough analysis of business processes and identify areas for improvement.

  • System Design and Configuration : Design, configure, and test the SAP FICO module, ensuring integration with other SAP modules and legacy systems.

  • Project Management : Lead and manage SAP FICO projects, including upgrades and new implementations.

  • User Support and Training : Provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, ensuring they can effectively use the SAP FICO module.

  • Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and any changes made.

  • Issue Resolution : Address and resolve any issues related to the SAP FICO module, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

  • Collaboration : Work closely with other IT and business teams to ensure the SAP FICO module meets the organization's needs.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree or 12+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Thorough understanding of end-to-end business process, preferably in Lifesciences industry

  • In-depth knowledge of SAP FICO modules and their integration with other SAP modules.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

  • Hands-on experience with SAP ECC 6.0 and or S/4HANA Financials including Product Costing, General Ledger, Asset Accounting & Asset Under Construction, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank integrations, Payments, Taxes, Month end processes with SAP group consolidation & SAC, and multi-companies & currencies

  • Experience as a leader in end-to-end global SAP implementation programs, responsible for designing and implementing the overall solution

  • Should have project management experience in Waterfall, Agile and Activate methodologies

  • Strong leadership abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving

  • Medtronic experience.

  • SAP FICO certification is highly desirable.

  • Experience in Project System (PS) technical knowledge will be an added advantage.

  • Experience with Report Writer / Report Painter.

  • Knowledge in Snowflake, Databricks and Blue Yonder technologies

  • Knowledge of third-party tools such as Paymetric (XiPay), Vertex, Kofax Process Director, Documentum, HP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management; formerly HP Quality Center)


  • Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.


  • Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working with SAP FICO, including system design, configuration, and support.

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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):$116,000.00 - $174,000.00

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

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).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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 90,000+ 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 .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.





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