Director-Strategic Finance

Position summary:

This is a leadership role serving as strategic business partner to SGTC(Stryker Global Technology Center) leadership team. This role is responsible for all finance matters of SGTC, reporting to Senior Director Finance of Stryker India. This role is also responsible for proactive leadership to meet strategic financial business objectives while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance in line with Stryker policies.

To be successful in this role, this executive will be required to work within a matrix structure to be strategic advisor to  the SGTC leadership team and various direct and indirect stakeholders involved with SGTC operations across Stryker, including senior leadership of India and Asia Pacific, Corporate R&D and Business Divisions.

What will you do (Role & Leadership):

• Set and execute SGTC finance strategy aligned to business priorities.

• Partner with senior leaders on investments, expansion, and critical decisions.
• Drive business models, productivity, and profitability through insight-led actions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking vs. plan.
• Build chargeback and billing-rate models aligned to demand and delivery plans.
• Deliver analytics to surface trends, risks, opportunities, and course-corrections.
• Lead change and cross-functional initiatives; communicate clearly and deliver results.
• Develop high-performing teams while strengthening controls, compliance, and governance.

What will you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance (or equivalent).

• CA or MBA from a top-tier business school.
• Additional relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.

• 12+ years of finance support/consulting in a large, complex organization.
• 5+ years of people leadership in FP&A/Business Partnering/Strategic Finance.
• Captive center and/or healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, analytics, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• M&A and business development exposure (business creation preferred).
• Advanced financial modelling, Excel, and executive-ready presentations.
• Strong grasp of accounting, economics, markets, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP and finance tools; comfortable with complex systems.
• Strong business acumen, analytical rigor, and insight-driven storytelling.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Project management capability; agile delivery in dynamic environments.
• Robust technical accounting and tax knowledge.