Finance Manager BeneLux (Temporary)

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Job Description

The Finance Manager for the Benelux Region supports financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis to drive strategic decisions and ensure operational excellence. You will partner closely with local commercial and operational teams, while being part of the Northern Europe Finance Team and collaborating regularly with the Finance Hub in Poland.

This is a 6-month fix-term contract for a replacement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support leadership and commercial teams with accurate financial reporting and analysis for data-driven decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial closing processes for the region.
• Monitor and analyze sales, margins, rebates, and costs to optimize profitability.
• Conduct ROI analysis and provide strategic recommendations on projects and investments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, US GAAP, and SOX standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with regional and European Finance, Sales, HR, and Compliance teams.
• Train and support local business teams on financial topics and reporting tools.

Essential Requirements

• An accounting background is required, with a solid understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and financial processes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial controlling or FP&A roles.
• Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) and advanced Excel.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with many stakeholders across countries.
• Proactive, fast learner, and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of Power BI, Hyperion, or Encompass.
• Experience in an international or matrix organization, ideally in the medical industry.
• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Controlling.

Join a global company that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. You’ll work in an international environment, gain exposure to strategic financial decision-making, and have the opportunity to make a real impact within a high-performing finance organization.

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.