Finance Director – Global Operations and Integrated Supply Chain

Medtronic•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

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 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. We’re 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 Medtronic's 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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 Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s 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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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 Medtronic’s 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.
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 Medtronic’s policies and regulatory requirements. Partner with operations and procurement teams to optimize the financial efficiency of contract manufacturing processes and drive value creation.
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

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)