Finance Intern (Financial Planning & Analysis)

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Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our Finance Team, as part of their internship placement. The successful candidate will be based in Amsterdam.

What Will You Do:

• Support process and compliance improvement opportunities including, but not limited to, CER processes, intercompany reporting, financial accounting standardization, allocation methodologies, cost transformation reporting, etc.
• Review P&L and Balance Sheet information to identify any errors or exceptions
• Work with FP&A team to prepare projections, strategic plan and budget input
• Liaise with colleagues in FP&A, SSC and Divisional Finance Leads regarding Budgets, Forecasts and other financial reporting matters
• Work with the business to execute strategies to maintain adequate expenditure and investment controls for market development Europe spend

Who Are We Looking For:

• You are currently pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting
• You already have basic accounting understanding
• Fluent in English. Optional: Dutch or other European language
• Advanced MS Excel skills (formulas, PowerPivot, PowerQuery)
• Requirement: Must be enrolled in a Dutch University/School during the duration of the internship
• Requirement: Candidate must have a valid work permit to take up an internship in the Netherlands

What Do We Offer You in Return?

• Internship agreement and allowance – competitive paid monthly internship allowance.
• Hybrid working – if flexible working is something that works best for you, we are happy to arrange. The expectation is 1 or 2 days per week in our beautiful Amsterdam office, where you also get the opportunity to network with other departments. If you prefer to work more than twice per week in the office, no problem, you will always have a spot!
• As an Intern at Stryker, you get to make a difference – no, this will not be a ‘get a cup of coffee’ internship. With us, you will learn first-hand from our talented Finance Partners & stakeholders.
• Team Spirit, Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion – our team is energetic, engaged and has a lot of potential. We create inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.

​Please note: to be eligible for an internship in the Netherlands, your graduation date must be ending after your internship in Stryker.

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

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.