Director, Finance

Director, Finance

Provide timely and accurate financial reporting, support and consultation to dedicated business groups, Stryker Corporate and division's Senior Managers. Lead and engage a team of finance professionals.
• Provide leadership to the finance team and to the dedicated business unit on the financial condition of that unit and its impact on the division's business performance.
• Oversee and direct reporting, budgets & forecasts for business unit expenses, inventory, and/or sales targets.
• Review and approve capital expense requests, which including providing appropriate financial justification for all capital investments.
• Ensure there is appropriate review and analysis of inventory, including inventory disposals, UPI calculation, monthly reporting, and reserve calculations.
• Oversee standard cost setting process.
• Maintain appropriate internal control documents.
• Oversee headcount budget vs. actual for business unit.
• Oversee annual transfer pricing methodology.
• Manage the business unit finance team, including selection/hiring, objective-setting, performance management, compensation management, discipline/termination, coaching & development, and training.
• Lead the Recon sales organization in formulating financial strategy and objectives.
• Lead the financial planning processes for Recon sales (budget, projection, strategic plan) to ensure plans are aligned with organization strategy.
• Partner with management team to address business/budget performance issues and areas of opportunity.
• Manage the talent within area of responsibility to develop bench strength and succession planning.

Qualifications/Work Experience

• 7 years experience providing financial support/consultation to a large, complex organization.
• 4 years successful experience in a people management role.
• Prior combined experience in both Public & Private accounting preferred.
• 3 years experience supporting large business units, including manufacturing, distribution and/or sales.
• Demonstrated ability to influence other senior leaders to set strategy and accomplish financial goals of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle both strategic and tactical financial issues.
• Demonstrated experience building a proactive, service oriented, responsive Finance function.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; proficiency in Hyperion and PRMS preferred.

Education and/or Special Training

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA preferred. Formal training in Sarbanes Oxley and other key financial regulations.

Percent Travel Required

20%