Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

We are looking for a Finance Lead Analyst to join our Finance team in South Africa on a 6 months fixed term contract.

What you will do:

• Ensure that Stryker’s Compliance and Ethics program is followed at all times and that there is strict adherence to the Code of Conduct in all interactions

• Support in providing regular feedback on the performance of cost centers and allocated business units

• Collaborate with the Poland Finance Center and Inventory COE in the analysis of month end close with adherence to reporting deadlines including pre-flash calls

• Review & reconciliation of weekly sales reports

• Responsible for CER preparations

• Responsible for preparation of the margin and volume analysis of sales for allocated business units

• Preparation of quarterly forecasts & annual budgets for all cost centers/ business units, sales, margins and full PL

• Provide guidance to junior team members on monthly activities and requests from the business

• Preparation of monthly cost center reporting to the business (BU P/L)

• Close collaboration with the operations and Inventory COE teams to drive inventory analysis and reduction in wastage

• Perform ad hoc requests and queries as requested by Management, the business, regional and corporate team

• Proactively perform tasks and create reports to assist Management, the business, regional and corporate team

• Support with internal controls relating to FP&A

• Development of dashboards to provide to management and the business to assist with cost savings opportunities and drive these through the business

• Facilitate sales meetings and provide information to the regional team

• Quarterly reporting schedule review

• Support financial audit where applicable

What you need:

Required

• Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting and/or Finance

• 3+ years’ experience in similar position

Preferred

• Articles experience preferred

• Experience in cost accounting is advantageous

• Knowledgeable in IFRS (US GAAP advantageous)

• High Level of competence on Microsoft Package

• Proficient with ERPs (JD Edwards would be advantageous)

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup formulas, etc.)

Travel Percentage: None