Associate Finance Manager , NPI & Advanced… at Stryker · Cork

Associate Finance Manager , NPI & Advanced Operations
Location: Cork, Ireland
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Associate Finance Manager, NPI & Advanced Operations
Join a high-impact finance team at the forefront of innovation, manufacturing strategy, and new product introduction. In this highly visible role, you will act as a strategic finance partner to leaders across Advanced Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Divisions, influencing multimillion-dollar investment decisions, shaping new product launches, and supporting initiatives that drive Stryker's future growth.
What You'll Do
Serve as a trusted finance partner to leaders across Advanced Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Divisions.
Influence strategic decisions through financial analysis, business cases, CERs, and investment evaluations.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management activities across NPI and Advanced Operations.
Drive financial oversight of OPEX, CapEx, headcount, product cost, and project investments.
Partner with stakeholders to develop and challenge business plans, identify key value drivers, and improve business outcomes.
Champion process improvement, automation, digital solutions, and AI-enabled tools that enhance decision-making and business performance.
Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Who You Are
A self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and drives solutions without waiting for direction.
Intellectually curious, with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.
Comfortable working through ambiguity and solving complex business problems.
A strong communicator and influencer who can challenge constructively and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
Commercially minded, analytical, and motivated by making a measurable impact.
Highly accountable, with a track record of ownership, execution, and delivering results.
Motivated by impact, growth, and solving complex business challenges.
Possesses high emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and challenge constructively while maintaining strong relationships.
Passionate about using data, technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve decision-making and business outcomes.
What you will need
Business administration degree with a qualification in accounting, finance, controlling, or a comparable qualification.
6+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational organization within an FDA-regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting and forecasting.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, adjust priorities, and meet deadlines.
Experience in stakeholder management, particularly in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships at all levels.
What Makes This Role Different
Direct exposure to senior leaders and strategic decision-making.
Opportunity to influence multimillion-dollar investments and new product launches.
Broad international collaboration across functions and geographies.
A role that combines strategy, business partnership, innovation, and finance leadership.
We're looking for someone who combines exceptional financial capability, intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and ambition to influence decisions, build trusted partnerships, and help shape the future of our business.
Ireland Pay Ranges:
Ireland: €62,000 - €105,000 EUR 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.
Travel Percentage: 20%