Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A (Remote)

$75,300 - $156,900/Yr

Stryker - Allendale, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Allendale, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A will serve as a key finance partner to the R&D and New Product Development (NPD) teams within the Spine business unit at Stryker. This role is responsible for financial forecasting, budgeting, month-end close activities, reporting, expense management, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis. The analyst will drive accountability and accuracy in financial results, manage expenses, and provide insights to influence business decisions, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key finance partner to R&D and New Product Development (NPD) teams across the Spine business unit.
• Responsible for financial forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, reporting, expense management, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis.
• Drive accountability and accuracy in financial results and projections.
• Ensure effective management of expenses throughout the year and communicate analysis to influence business changes.
• Participate in month-end close activities including variance analysis, reporting, and financial reviews with business leaders.
• Offer business insights and identify avenues for improvement.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop annual budgets and quarterly projections, providing analysis and commentary on main drivers and spend activity.
• Partner with cross-functional NPD teams to build business case financial models.
• Calculate NPV and IRR and present business case models to leadership.
• Implement process improvements and efficiencies across all reporting and planning processes.
• Manage and lead various ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Ensure familiarity and correct application of GAAP accounting standards and corporate compliance policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 4+ years of related accounting or finance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, JDE, BPC, and Hyperion Financial Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, take initiative, and influence appropriately and effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial modeling and analysis in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of industry trends and financial regulations.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellbeing program