Associate Finance Manager

About Stryker

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. We are proud to be named one of the World's Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Key Activities & Accountabilities

The Associate Finance Manager will be part of the Venlo finance team.

Main activities and responsibilities;

• Manager the analysis and assessment of business results for ELC (non-inventory) and CDC (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow)
• Responsible for the Financial Statement activities including working with the auditors
• Responsible for the month-end close cycle and related activities like Flash files (ELC non inventory related), Blackline review, Balance Sheet Review, monthly schedules, risk assessment submission and other corporate submissions.
• Manage functional reporting and analysis (e.g. cost per unit, volumes, headcount, indirect spend)
• Responsible for the preparation for the monthly business finance reviews including freight
• Responsible for budget process and forecasting cycles
• Responsible for the monitoring and coordination of the capital purchases and administration (PPE related)
• Lead the needed financial assistance to projects / initiatives where needed
• Manage the financial assistance where needed to RAQA and IS initiatives
• Manage the project budgets in collaboration with the Program Management Office (PMO)
• Manage cost center reporting and analysis (ELC/CDC)
• Manage the relationships between the diverse stakeholders like the local CDC teams, Amsterdam Finance Center (AFC), Transportation team, Trade Compliance team, VAT team, countries, Corporate, European Medical Service Center in Maastricht
• Responsible for the Internal Control activities under supervision of Internal Control Manager for ELC and CDC
• Manage the Senior Finance Analyst
• Support (Sr) Finance Manager where needed also on potentially other responsibilities more on European level

Other Essential Duties

• Drive efficiencies in local processes and aim for standardization
• Manage the work on a risk control matrix and associated documentation under supervision of IC Manager
• Manage the work on setting up a controlled environment for freight, indirect purchases and fixed assets in close collaboration with IC Manager

Profile

• Bachelor/Master degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a financial international environment.
• Experience in people management is a preferred
• Experience with Financial Statements is mandatory.
• Experience in Supply Chain/CDC is a big plus, but not mandatory
• Experience in project management is a preferred
• Experience in procurement management is a preferred
• Experience with International Standards is mandatory (e.g. US GAAP/SoX/ISO)
• Familiar with Oracle and Hyperion and preferred and/or ERP/SAP
• Knowledge on Power-Bi would be a preferred
• High Level of competence on Microsoft Package, advanced user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup formulas, etc.)

Competencies

• Able to manage a small team in a complex international and matrix oriented organisation
• Resourceful self-starter requiring minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines
• Detail oriented and analytical, but able to be practical to get things completed
• Able to manage changing priorities
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Focus on continuous improvement
• Can work within a progressive/ growing business
• Proficient in both spoken & written Dutch is highly desirable and English is required
• Strong team player with good skills in building relationships
• High ethical standards

Position in Organization

This role will report to the (Sr) Finance Manager ELC/CDC team and will be based in Venlo. Occasional travel might be part of the role (e.g. Amsterdam).

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