Job Description

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