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Lead FP&A Analyst

Posted 3 Jun 2025
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4 to 10 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
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Degree level
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English (Fluent)

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Lead FP&A Analyst at Stryker

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Job description

As Lead FP&A Analyst, you will act as a business controller for the division, in Europe, in terms of Actuals, Forecast, Budget, Strategic Plan. You will provide divisional, group and European management with reporting and analysis and ensure they are delivered timely and with accuracy.

Responsibilities:

  • Be autonomous on the recurring activities such as sales reporting, risk and opportunities
  • Undertake ad hoc analysis and projects as required by the business to support key decisions (such as inventory management, profitability analysis, commissions, bonus, etc)
  • Generate value add metrics and reporting to Group for Europe Finance
  • Support Finance leaders in the integration of acquisitions (systems, processes, data accuracy, reporting, coordination of the transition)
  • Build effective relationships with Stryker Finance, Divisional Finance, Regional Marketing, Sales leadership and country teams
  • Standardized and automate reporting to the maximum extend to limit the workload on reporting activities and focus on the business partnering
  • Utilize market intelligence data and reports to perform analysis of competitor’s results and evaluate market share position
  • Directly participate in the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial documents/statements
  • Prepares and interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the progress to financial goals and objectives: Analyze variances between actual and expected financial results. Participate in EU Flash reviews
  • Work on ad-hoc analysis and special projects as requested
  • Proactive Communicator
  • Have a continuous focus on Improvements and issue resolution

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • 4+ years of relevant working experience in a finance function preferably in a matrixed international
  • Exposure to various reporting systems and an understanding of how these tie into the business
  • Track record of driving results by delivering strong financial insights to the business
  • Strong visualization & reporting experience: MS Power BI, Tableau, PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a high-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects that will significantly impact the business up-to and including working with senior leadership on major company projects
  • Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to work across levels within the organization
  • Good influencing skills
  • Strong business management and developmental skills
  • Financial management skills
  • Leadership qualities
  • Effective problem solving skills

Preferred:

  • An accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CPA, CIMA or ACCA) is preferred
  • HFM Experience is a plus
  • ERP system knowledge is a plus (Oracle / GLWand / SAP)
  • Second European language

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 and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. Home to over 43,000 thousand employees worldwide, and $984 million spent on R&D in 2020 we are a career destination for results-driven individuals looking to make a difference in the world.

Healthcare
Amsterdam
Active in 45 countries
43,000 employees
50% men - 50% women
Average age is 30 years