Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Finance Development Program (FDP) Analyst is an entry-level professional role designed to develop core finance and analytics capabilities through a structured two-year rotational program consisting of three 8-month assignments across multiple finance functions.

In each rotation the FDP Analyst performs financial planning reporting and analytical work that supports business decision-making. The role works with finance and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze data develop insights and contribute to key financial processes including close forecast and budget cycles.

The FDP Analyst builds financial models develops reporting tools and communicates analysis results to support business understanding. Work is performed under guidance with increasing ownership of deliverables and complexity of analysis over time. The role may also include exposure to core accounting processes to support development of a foundational understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements.

Essential Job Duties

Core Financial Planning Reporting and Analysis:

• Perform financial and operational analysis to support monthly close quarterly forecasting and annual planning processes
• Analyze and support reporting of business performance including variance analysis against forecast and budget
• Prepare financial reporting packages dashboards and summaries for management review
• Support cost center management including expense tracking forecasting and budgeting

Analytics Modeling and Insight Generation:

• Develop and maintain financial models with guidance (e.g. ROI scenario analysis)
• Analyze data to identify trends drivers risks and opportunities; summarize findings into structured insights
• Create and maintain dashboards reporting tools and KPIs
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support business questions

Execution and Ownership of Deliverables:

• Execute recurring financial processes (reporting forecasting dashboards) with accuracy and timeliness
• Take responsibility for defined deliverables or components of workstreams
• Maintain quality and integrity of financial outputs

Business Partnership and Communication:

• Collaborate with finance teams and cross-functional partners
• Communicate analysis results and insights clearly to stakeholders
• Participate in business discussions and provide analytical input to support decisions

Process Improvement:

• Identify and contribute to process improvement opportunities
• Support automation and standardization efforts

Basic Accounting Exposure (Selected Rotations Only):

• Support selected accounting activities such as financial close processes preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations with guidance
• Assist in documenting financial transactions and maintaining supporting documentation
• Gain exposure to financial reporting requirements including U.S. GAAP principles and internal controls

Progression Across Rotations:

• • Early: Execute analyses with guidance and develop foundational skills
  • Mid: Perform analyses with decreasing guidance and assume ownership of recurring deliverables
  • Late: Manage assigned deliverables with limited supervision and contribute insights in discussions

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• 02 years of relevant experience in finance accounting or analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic experience with financial analysis including exposure to budgeting forecasting and financial modeling
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g. financial statements debits/credits)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data analytical tools (e.g. SQL Tableau)
• Ability to translate analysis into clear structured insights
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to apply feedback and develop increasing independence over time

Required Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or related field

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Internship or academic experience in finance accounting or analytics
• Proficiency in data analytical tools (e.g. Tableau SQL)
• Experience with reporting or visualization tools
• Coursework or internship experience in accounting or financial reporting

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.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

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Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

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

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact People Services at

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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