Lead Analyst Finance (6 Months Contract)

Stryker Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Analyst to ensure compliance with financial standards and prepare detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analysis, budget preparation, and collaboration with various teams. This position is vital for driving cost efficiency and supporting management decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar position.
• Articles experience preferred.
• Experience in cost accounting advantageous.
• Knowledgeable in IFRS; US GAAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct.
• Support in providing feedback on performance.
• Collaborate in month-end close analysis.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and budgets.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

What you will do:

• Ensure that Stryker’s Compliance and Ethics program is followed at all times and that there is strict adherence to the Code of Conduct in all interactions
• Support in providing regular feedback on the performance of cost centers and allocated business units
• Collaborate with the Poland Finance Center and Inventory COE in the analysis of month end close with adherence to reporting deadlines including pre-flash calls
• Review & reconciliation of weekly sales reports
• Responsible for CER preparations
• Responsible for preparation of the margin and volume analysis of sales for allocated business units
• Preparation of quarterly forecasts & annual budgets for all cost centers/ business units, sales, margins and full PL
• Provide guidance to junior team members on monthly activities and requests from the business
• Preparation of monthly cost center reporting to the business (BU P/L)
• Close collaboration with the operations and Inventory COE teams to drive inventory analysis and reduction in wastage
• Perform ad hoc requests and queries as requested by Management, the business, regional and corporate team
• Proactively perform tasks and create reports to assist Management, the business, regional and corporate team
• Support with internal controls relating to FP&A
• Development of dashboards to provide to management and the business to assist with cost savings opportunities and drive these through the business
• Facilitate sales meetings and provide information to the regional team
• Quarterly reporting schedule review
• Support financial audit where applicable

What you need:

• Required
• Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting and/or Finance
• 3+ years’ experience in similar position

Preferred

• Articles experience (preferred)
• Experience in cost accounting (advantageous)
• Knowledgeable in IFRS (US GAAP advantageous)
• High Level of competence on Microsoft Package
• Proficient with ERPs (JD Edwards would be advantageous)
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup formulas, etc.)