Senior Finance Analyst

As a Senior Finance Analyst at Stryker, your main responsibilities include sales reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and managing end-to-end P&L. You will also support pricing and margin analyses for tenders and sales deals, model scenarios for customer negotiations, and provide analytical support to various business partners. Your role is pivotal in driving financial success within a sales division.

To qualify for the Senior Finance Analyst position at Stryker, candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field and hold either CPA or CA qualifications. Additionally, experience in business partnering and pricing analysis is essential, alongside a proven track record of influencing financial change and delivering results.

At Stryker, your growth is a priority! We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career progression, ensuring that our Senior Finance Analysts continue to develop their skills. You'll have access to a career and self-development program from day one, enabling your path to success within the organization.

Stryker prides itself on a collaborative and positive work environment. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you can expect a supportive manager who is invested in your strengths. Our workplace culture promotes flexibility, engagement, and fun while striving towards innovative healthcare solutions and exceptional team spirit.

Stryker provides a variety of benefits for its Senior Finance Analysts, including multiple financial benefits like health care, financial well-being support, insurance benefits, and a paid parental leave scheme. Employees also enjoy volunteer days, gym access, and the chance to be part of a highly recognized brand renowned for its team culture.

When answering this question, align your motivation with Stryker’s mission. Speak about your passion for analyzing financial data to drive impactful decisions, your desire to collaborate with teams for mutual growth, and your commitment to contributing to healthcare improvements.

Discuss your systematic approach to data analysis—whether through using specific tools, your methodology in gathering insights, or your practices in collaborating with cross-functional teams. Emphasize accuracy and insight-driven recommendations as key outcomes.

Provide a concrete example from your past experience where your analysis led to a strategic pivot or financial improvement. Include details on your thought process, how you presented your findings, and the outcome that followed.

Talk about your prioritization methods and tools you utilize to ensure that critical deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Detail how you communicate with your team and stakeholders to maintain alignment.

Mention specific software like Excel, financial modeling tools, or ERP systems you've used. Explain how proficiency in these tools has helped streamline your analysis and reporting processes.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, focusing on open communication and fact-based dialogue. Stress the importance of understanding the stakeholder’s perspective while presenting your data-driven insights.

Provide examples of past scenario modeling projects. Focus on types of scenarios you developed, the purpose they served (e.g., customer negotiations), and how the results shaped strategic outcomes.

Accuracy is paramount in finance. Discuss why maintaining precise records is essential for sound decision-making and how you ensure accuracy in your reports and financial analyses.

Share the methods you use to stay informed, such as reading industry publications, attending webinars or workshops, and participating in professional associations. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning.

Express a strong desire to quickly understand Stryker's financial processes and stakeholders. Talk about your hopes to build strong relationships within the team while contributing innovatively to financial strategies.