The Instruments Europe division consists of the following Business Units: Orthopaedics Instruments, Surgical Technologies, Neurosurgical, CMF, ENT and IVS and is expected to be a high growth business as we create new market opportunities and gain market share. Within the instruments division we have an exciting commercial finance role to support a various Business units and Regions, this role will be key to define and support the growth strategy of the BU and region.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial management of the BU within Stryker Europe. You will have responsibility for all financial aspects of business unit, expected to provide financial analysis and implement recommendations based on findings. This role will have the support and report to the Instruments Divisional finance director. There will be opportunities for fast development in line with the business growth.
This role requires a strong partnership with various stakeholders in a matrix organization, including the (US) divisional finance, sales & marketing teams, as well as Stryker local finance, Poland Finance Center and the Core FP&A team. In addition this role provides the opportunity to collaborate cross divisional.
Key Activities & Accountabilities
- Formulating Financial Strategies: Work with business unit leadership to grow the business by creating appropriate financial strategies and plans and support the identification of market opportunities.
- Budgeting and Financial Projections: Lead and manage the annual budgeting and monthly financial projection processes, collaborating closely with the FP&A analyst to submit all divisional forecasts.
- Financial Integration: Facilitate the financial integration of acquired entities in cooperation with local teams and the Amsterdam finance center.
- Month-End Close Process: Direct the month-end close process, combined with the preparation of financial reports and fiscal records.
- Analyzing Financial Results: Prepare and interpret operating results, analyze variances between actual and expected financial results, participate in EU Flash reviews, and present monthly financials to Divisional management.
- Compliance and Policies: Partner with EU Finance to implement accounting guidelines and ensure compliance with all company policies, financial laws, and regulations within the business unit.
- Sales Analysis: Analyze sales trends, flag opportunities and risks, and create actionable insights for sales leadership.
- Collaboration and Partnership: Build and develop a strong environment of collaboration and partnership with Country teams, Europe FP&A, and Transatlantic teams in the U.S.
Your profile :
- * Degree and Qualifications: Degree in Finance or Business-related subjects
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in spoken and written English
- Technical Knowledge: Mandatory knowledge of Oracle systems and HFM
- Experience: Over 8+ years of related experience with excellent analytical skills.
- Communication Skills: Good written and interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Organizational and Time Management: Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.
- Financial and Analytical Skills: Strong accounting knowledge, financial reporting, and report analysis capabilities.
- Commercial and Decision-Making Abilities: Commercial focus, financial acumen, and the ability to routinely make decisions that affect immediate operations.
Preferred:
- * Accounting qualification (e.g., CPA or CMA) is highly preferred.
- 2nd European language is a plus.
- Strong skills in Excel; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
What we offer:
- * Flat hierarchies and responsibility. Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks
- We grow talent. At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
- Team spirit & engagement. We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions
- Competitive salary. With us, you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with your job.
- Pension plan. We offer our employees an attractive pension plan.
- Recognition of your performance. At our company, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
- Stryker Women's Network (SWN). The SWN is committed to an open and modern corporate culture that fosters the development of talented and dedicated women. SWN is open to all employees and strongly advocates an inclusive work environment
Netherlands Pay Ranges:
- * Netherlands: €79.200 - €147.000 EUR Annual
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
