Lead Analyst, Inventory Accounting COE

Stryker; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to influence inventory reporting and partner with global stakeholders. You will drive process improvements and support month-end close and SOX compliance in a fast-paced, international setting.

The role requires 4+ years in inventory accounting, strong Excel, GAAP knowledge, and English fluency. Power BI and ERP systems experience are preferred. Warsaw-based office with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years experience in complex inventory accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• ACCA qualification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare journal entry input files and complex journal entries to support accurate month-end close.
• Analyze and reconcile inventory-related balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP and Stryker policies.
• Maintain and monitor assigned sub-processes (GRNI/GIT, Costing, E&O, Asset Management), ensuring timely and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Validate and reconcile inventory reports to the General Ledger, ensuring required IPE documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conduct complex data analysis to identify trends, evaluate reserve levels, and provide actionable insights for decisions.
• Support compliance activities including internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit requests.
• Develop and update process documentation and enhance reporting tools (Power BI).
• Own and lead process improvement initiatives, including integrations, transitions, automation, and system implementations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

SAP

MFGPro

JDE

Job description

As a Lead Financial Analyst in our Global Inventory Center of Excellence, you will directly influence accurate inventory reporting, partner closely with global stakeholders, and drive process improvements that strengthen decision-making across Stryker. This role is ideal for someone energized by complex accounting challenges and motivated to advance operational excellence in a fast-paced, global environment.

What You Will Do

• Calculate and prepare journal entry input files and complex journal entries to support accurate month-end close.
• Analyze and reconcile inventory-related balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP and Stryker policies.
• Maintain and monitor assigned sub-processes (GRNI/GIT, Costing, E&O, Asset Management), ensuring timely and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Validate and reconcile inventory reports to the General Ledger, ensuring required IPE documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conduct complex data analysis to identify trends, evaluate reserve levels, and provide actionable insights for strategic and operational decisions.
• Support compliance activities including internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit requests, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
• Develop and update process documentation and enhance reporting tools (e.g., advanced Excel formulas, Power BI workspaces).

• Own and lead process improvement initiatives, including integrations, transitions, automation, and system implementations, and present findings and recommended solutions to internal stakeholders.

What You Will Need

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years experience in complex inventory accounting or other complex accounting functions in a global organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Preferred

• Experience working in a Center of Excellence or matrixed organization.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, MFGPro, or JDE systems.
• ACCA qualification

Poland Pay Ranges:

• Poland: zł149.700 - zł249.600 PLN Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker's comprehensive benefits package.

If you'd like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.