Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Senior Financial Accountant

Reporting to: Business Controller, UK

Location: Newbury, UK

Permanent Contract

Hybrid: On Average, 2 Days Per Week in Office

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.

We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine and have been consistently recognised by Great Place To Work in the UK. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting www.stryker.com

The Role

Stryker is looking for a talented senior financial accountant to join its UK finance team. This position is responsible for proactively collaborating across the European finance community to drive quality financial reporting and statutory reporting.

Our goal is to be a best-in-class function, comprised of ethical, talented and engaged people that supports our functions and customers. You will work with our local finance team and European finance centre of excellence to proactively lead on key accounting compliance activities, including month end, statutory financial statements, tax compliance and a variety of other interesting ad-hoc finance activities. You will also have opportunity to work with our commercial organisation supporting adhoc commercial projects outside of finance.

Key Activities and Accountabilities:

Networks and relationships

Build/ foster/ facilitate strong relationships across our European finance community to ensure robust core processes deliver seamless accounting with minimal manual intervention, and high efficiency.Build and maintain a robust culture of process improvement – drive the understanding of the need for improvement and enthusiasm within the wider team

Financial Results and Reporting

Take the lead in driving quality financial reporting, accounting and tax compliance in the UK.Key role in interacting with various senior stakeholders to deliver on our financial reporting and compliance obligations.Review Income Statements and Balance Sheets to drive high quality of financial reporting across the UK entitiesReview key balance sheet reconciliations and internal balance sheet reporting requirementsLead statutory financial statements process across multiple entities. Collaborate with European finance centre, including review of financial statements and workings to ensure high quality financial statements are prepared and filed.Lead local annual impairment assessment process.Provide local technical accounting support as required, on topics such as revenue recognition and lease accounting.Lead some aspects of UK revenue recognition.Own relationships with our key internal and external accounting advisors and stakeholdersLeadership of internal and external audit processes, be a key point of escalation.

Tax compliance

Lead a variety of internal and external tax compliance activitiesOwn relationships with our key internal and external advisors and stakeholdersDrive high quality accurate external tax filings through comprehensive reviews and upskilling of internal teams. Including Annual returns, SAO, ERS, PSA, etcEnsure high quality compliance with all internal tax reporting requirementsManage all external R&D tax claim processes

Other

Lead annual UK statutory insurance processReview and approval of intercompany rechargesSupport UK procurement activitiesOther miscellaneous finance activities, including ad-hoc finance/non finance projects

What you will need:

Qualifications and Experience

Professional accounting certification (i.e. ACCA, ICAEW)At least 3 years post qualification experience in industryExperience leading and delivering UK statutory accounts and tax compliance activitiesPractical experience of using Microsoft Excel to an advanced level

Competencies

Proactive - A self-starter who can define priorities and manage the complexities of multiple tasks/projects. Has a pro-active and independent personality, ability to manage their own workload and prioritise appropriatelyStrong internal drive and motivation to make a difference and add value to an organisationPlanning/organisation – Understands what is needed to accomplish project objectives and establish appropriate goals and priority. Able to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and be flexible to cope with changing prioritiesAttention to detail – takes pride in their work and delivers exceptional qualityStrong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectivelyDecision making/judgement – Selects effective approaches to solving issues, based on available information and business objectivesRelationship builder – Builds and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders that support and improve effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to work across levels within the organization

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Travel Percentage: None