About the role
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team for eight months. This critical leadership role will be responsible for delivering financial, analytical, and strategic support across 12 Divisions, the consolidated Canadian operations and international reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business performance through insightful financial analysis and providing strategic recommendations. You will be responsible for coordinating and analyzing the monthly actual results, annual budgets, quarterly projections and 5-year strategic plan. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Finance team while championing Stryker’s Mission and Values.
This is an 8-month contract position based out of our Waterdown location. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with the expectation of being in the office one day per week.
Who we want
Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
Collaborative partners. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence and partner with business leaders in multiple functional areas.
Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure business goals and objectives are met.
What you will do
- Lead, coach, and develop FP&A team members through goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities to drive engagement and growth.
- Oversee daily operations, resource planning, and process execution to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all financial responsibilities.
- Direct the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and the Long-Range Financial Plan for the Commercial organization.
- Conduct detailed analysis of monthly financial results, partnering with Financial Reporting to identify and resolve variances.
- Manage enabling function budgets, compensation planning (including headcount reconciliations), capital budgets, and cash flow projections.
- Prepare consolidated Canadian financial presentations and performance commentary for executive leadership and U.S. financial partners.
- Partner with divisional, group, and global FP&A teams to align reporting, planning, and financial insights across regions.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy through continuous monitoring and collaboration during month-end close and reporting cycles.
What you need
Required
- University Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA professional accounting designation
- Previous management/leadership experience
- Minimum 10 years progressive experience in budget/forecast planning/financial analysis, preferably in the Medical Device industry
- Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of US/Canadian GAAP
Preferred
- Experience working with Oracle ERP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Power BI
Travel Percentage: 10%
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.
Facts: ● 2023 Sales: $20.5 billion ● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies ● Employees: 52,000 worldwide ● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020 ● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide ● $1.4 billion spent on research and development in 2023 ● ~12,900 patents owned globally in 2023 ● Products sold in ~75 countries ● Fortune 500 Company ● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces
Stryker’s social media community guidelines: https://www.stryker.com/content/m/legal/social-media-community-guidelines/en/index.html
Notice Regarding Employee Conduct on Facebook/LinkedIn Meta/LinkedIn does not permit employers to verify or validate “employees” in the (META: “Works at” LinkedIn: “Experience”) section of users’ profiles. Please be aware that the views expressed by individuals on their personal accounts and do not necessarily represent the views of our company. If you encounter any issues with a person claiming to be our employee, we recommend using the “Report Profile” feature. If you’d like to report concerns to our Ethics Hotline, you may do so at: https://app.convercent.com/en-us/LandingPage/b6bb4e84-9fcb-ea11-a974-000d3ab9f296
About the role
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team for eight months. This critical leadership role will be responsible for delivering financial, analytical, and strategic support across 12 Divisions, the consolidated Canadian operations and international reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business performance through insightful financial analysis and providing strategic recommendations. You will be responsible for coordinating and analyzing the monthly actual results, annual budgets, quarterly projections and 5-year strategic plan. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Finance team while championing Stryker’s Mission and Values.
This is an 8-month contract position based out of our Waterdown location. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with the expectation of being in the office one day per week.
Who we want
Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
Collaborative partners. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence and partner with business leaders in multiple functional areas.
Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure business goals and objectives are met.
What you will do
- Lead, coach, and develop FP&A team members through goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities to drive engagement and growth.
- Oversee daily operations, resource planning, and process execution to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all financial responsibilities.
- Direct the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and the Long-Range Financial Plan for the Commercial organization.
- Conduct detailed analysis of monthly financial results, partnering with Financial Reporting to identify and resolve variances.
- Manage enabling function budgets, compensation planning (including headcount reconciliations), capital budgets, and cash flow projections.
- Prepare consolidated Canadian financial presentations and performance commentary for executive leadership and U.S. financial partners.
- Partner with divisional, group, and global FP&A teams to align reporting, planning, and financial insights across regions.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy through continuous monitoring and collaboration during month-end close and reporting cycles.
What you need
Required
- University Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA professional accounting designation
- Previous management/leadership experience
- Minimum 10 years progressive experience in budget/forecast planning/financial analysis, preferably in the Medical Device industry
- Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of US/Canadian GAAP
Preferred
- Experience working with Oracle ERP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Power BI
Travel Percentage: 10%
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.
Facts: ● 2023 Sales: $20.5 billion ● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies ● Employees: 52,000 worldwide ● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020 ● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide ● $1.4 billion spent on research and development in 2023 ● ~12,900 patents owned globally in 2023 ● Products sold in ~75 countries ● Fortune 500 Company ● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces
Stryker’s social media community guidelines: https://www.stryker.com/content/m/legal/social-media-community-guidelines/en/index.html
Notice Regarding Employee Conduct on Facebook/LinkedIn Meta/LinkedIn does not permit employers to verify or validate “employees” in the (META: “Works at” LinkedIn: “Experience”) section of users’ profiles. Please be aware that the views expressed by individuals on their personal accounts and do not necessarily represent the views of our company. If you encounter any issues with a person claiming to be our employee, we recommend using the “Report Profile” feature. If you’d like to report concerns to our Ethics Hotline, you may do so at: https://app.convercent.com/en-us/LandingPage/b6bb4e84-9fcb-ea11-a974-000d3ab9f296