Lead Inventory Finance Analyst - Process Excellence

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

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.