Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Manager Finance - Global Manufacturing Strategy & Operations

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of financial management experience in a high-growth manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of delivering quality results
  • Strategic thinker with deep business acumen and mastery of the business model
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel for data analysis and financial modeling
  • Proficient in financial systems and analytical tools like SAP, Tableau, and SQL
  • Effective relationship management and influencing skills in a matrix organization
  • Self-motivated, capable of prioritizing tasks and leading teams to meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate global expansion initiatives, including new manufacturing site development and capacity investments
  • Collaborate with global supply and space planning teams for effective manufacturing planning
  • Conduct ROI assessments and business case modeling to inform capital investment decisions
  • Develop financial models to support forecasting and executive presentations
  • Drive automation and process improvements in Global Operations FP&A for forecasting accuracy
  • Partner with Manufacturing and IT to create financial models for technology projects
  • Support budgeting and long-range planning for Technical Services including sterilization and packaging
  • Maintain capacity models for resource allocation and efficiency metrics
  • Perform ad-hoc analyses and reporting as required

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule requiring onsite presence three days a week
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in transformative and strategic projects
  • Market-competitive compensation packages including incentives and equity
Full Job Description
Primary Function of Position:

This role will be responsible for providing financial analytical support and oversight to the functional leaders of Global Manufacturing organization to drive both strategic and tactical decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial leadership of transformative projects-such as site expansions, supply chain realignments, and capital deployment strategies-while building cross-functional expertise in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

The Finance Manager will interact with Factory VPs across the globe, Engineering leadership and corporate teams to drive financial and space planning strategies. The role will also manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the Technical Services business unit which includes Sterilization, Biological safety, Labelling and Packaging groups.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Play a critical role in evaluating global expansion initiatives, including new manufacturing site development, product transfers, and capacity investments
  • Partner with Strategic Supply and space planning teams on global manufacturing planning (space planning, new plant decisions, global plant capacity, long-term manufacturing strategy)
  • Conduct return-on-investment (ROI) assessments, scenario analyses, and business case modeling to guide capital investment decisions
  • Develop and refine financial models to support quarterly forecasting, long-range planning, and executive-level presentations
  • Drive standardization, automation, and process improvement efforts across Global Operations FP&A to enhance forecasting accuracy and reduce manual effort
  • Partner with Manufacturing, IT, Technology groups to drive financial modeling for IT/Technology enablement projects, establish KPIs to measure success and accountability
  • Support long range models, annual budget & quarterly forecast planning for Technical Services Organization which includes Sterilization, biological safety, labelling and packaging groups
  • Develop and maintain capacity models and efficiency metrics to support resource allocation decisions
  • Perform ad-hoc analyses and reporting


Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:
  • 6+ years of financial management experience in a high-growth, manufacturing-driven environment, with demonstrated understanding of factory operations, capacity planning, and capital investment decision-making within a global manufacturing setting (Required)
  • Strong organizational, management and leadership skills, proven experience leading teams that deliver high quality results
  • Deep business acumen, strategic thinker and ability to master our business model
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to partner across multiple functions
  • Advanced MS Excel, data analysis and financial modeling skills
  • Deep knowledge of financial systems, analytical tools and languages such as SAP, Tableau and SQL
  • Ability to manage processes, relationships, and influence effectively within a matrix organization
  • Self-starter with the ability to establish clear priorities, goals and manage a team effectively to deliver on-time quality results
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong executive presence
  • This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week

Required Education and Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related field


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Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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