Lead Financial Analyst

Stryker • Irvine, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role will be based in our Irvine, CA office with the expectations to be on-site 3 days/week. The Lead Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the day-to-day aspects of financial analysis, forecasting, management reporting, and budgeting . Direct business partnership with R&D, Upstream Marketing, and PMO functions. Responsible for

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 4 years of finance, accounting, or related business experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA
• Financial modeling experience
• Manufacturing and/or medical device company experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance preferred, along with Public Company experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departments to develop annual budgets, quarterly projections, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key trends, and provide actionable insights to support business growth and profitability.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess the impact of different scenarios, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives. Utilize these models to guide decision-making.
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies to enhance accuracy and reliability in financial projections.
• Partners with functional and cross-functional leaders and key stakeholders across the company to achieve financial and functional goals, align strategic priorities, and drive business outcomes.
• Prepare accurate and timely ad hoc analyses and recurring reporting packages which include standard reports, key metrics, trend analyses, variance commentary, forward-looking insights, and value add financial metrics.
• Clearly communicate financial results, analyses, and recommendations to support strategic discussions.
• Support month-end close process and maintain close partnership with GL accounting and AP teams. Ensure compliance with accounting principles and policies.
• Support ad-hoc and special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees