Finance Manager, Instruments Europe

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 new market opportunities are created and market share increases. Within the instruments division, this commercial finance role supports various Business Units and Regions and is key to defining and supporting the growth strategy of the BU and region.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management of the BU within Stryker Europe. The role covers all financial aspects of the business unit, including providing financial analysis and implementing recommendations based on findings. This position reports to the Instruments Divisional Finance Director and offers opportunities for fast development in line with business growth.

This role requires strong partnership with various stakeholders in a matrix organization, including divisional finance in the US, sales and 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-divisionally.

Key Activities & Accountabilities

• Work with business unit leadership to grow the business by creating appropriate financial strategies and plans and supporting the identification of market opportunities.
• Lead and manage the annual budgeting and monthly financial projection processes, collaborating closely with the FP&A analyst to submit all divisional forecasts.
• Direct the month-end close process, combined with the preparation of financial reports and fiscal records.
• 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.
• Partner with EU Finance to implement accounting guidelines and ensure compliance with all company policies, financial laws, and regulations within the business unit.
• Analyze sales trends, flag opportunities and risks, and create actionable insights for sales leadership.
• 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 in Finance or Business-related subjects.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Mandatory knowledge of Oracle systems and HFM.
• Over 8+ years of related experience with excellent analytical skills.
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.
• Strong accounting knowledge, financial reporting, and report analysis capabilities.
• 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, strengthening the initiative and willingness of employees to take over responsible tasks.
• Great personal and internal career development opportunities, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
• Team spirit and engagement, with engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share diverse perspectives and opinions.
• Pension plan.
• Recognition of individual and cross-functional team performance through local and global awards.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.