The Business Controller for the Benelux Region supports financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis to drive strategic decisions and ensure operational excellence. You will partner closely with local commercial and operational teams, while being part of the Northern Europe Finance Team and collaborating regularly with the Finance Hub in Poland. This is a 6-month fix-term contract for a replacement. **Key Responsibilities** + Support leadership and commercial teams with accurate financial reporting and analysis for data-driven decisions. + Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial closing processes for the region. + Monitor and analyze sales, margins, rebates, and costs to optimize profitability. + Conduct ROI analysis and provide strategic recommendations on projects and investments. + Ensure compliance with internal policies, US GAAP, and SOX standards. + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency. + Collaborate closely with regional and European Finance, Sales, HR, and Compliance teams. + Train and support local business teams on financial topics and reporting tools. **Essential Requirements** + An accounting **background is** **required** **,** solid understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and financial processes. + Minimum **8 years of experience** in financial controlling or FP&A roles. + Strong **data analysis and financial modeling** skills. + Proficiency with **ERP systems (Oracle or SAP)** and advanced Excel. + Fluent in **English** (written and spoken). + Strong **communication** **skills,** ability to work effectively with many stakeholders across countries. + **Proactive, fast learner** , and able to **adapt quickly** in a dynamic environment. **Preferred Requirements** + Knowledge of **Power BI, Hyperion, or Encompass** . + Experience in an **international or matrix organization** , ideally in the **medical industry** . + Degree in **Finance, Business Administration, or Controlling** . Why join us ? Join a global company that values **collaboration, innovation, and personal growth** . You’ll work in an international environment, gain exposure to **strategic financial decision-making** , and have the opportunity to make a real impact within a **high-performing finance organization** . Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers 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. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.