I am delighted to share that we are now accepting applications for our Stryker Finance & Accounting Graduate Programme.
Start Date: September 2027.
Location: Carrigtwohill, Cork.
If you are an upcoming or recent graduate in a Level 8 or above Finance or Accounting discipline-based Degree, then this is the opportunity for you!
The Finance & Accounting Graduate Programme is a 36-month structured programme that provides participants three 12-month rotations across different areas of our Global Business including:
- Manufacturing Finance
- R&D Finance
- Procurement Finance
- Financial Accounting & Tax
Each rotation will have a different focus where participants will become skilled in various key financial areas, including:
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Month End Reporting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Balance Sheet Review
- Capital Investments
- New Product Costing
- Savings Calculation and Analysis
- Materials Standard Costing
- Business Case Appraisal
- Preparation of Statutory financials
- Irish tax
- Internal tax reporting
- External Audit Process
What Are We Looking For?
- Dedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical Thinkers: The ability to constructively challenge the status quo and think differently.
- Team Players: The ability to develop trusting relationships is critical to the success of how we do business.
- Focus: Candidates will be required to balance learning on the job with the rigors of pursuing a Professional Accounting Qualification.
What You Need?
- Candidates must have already attained or be on course to attain a 2.1 result in a Level 8 or above in a Finance/Business/Accounting discipline-based Degree.
- Candidates must have/will have attained the above between June 2025 and Sept 2027.
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and with global teams.
Recruitment Process:
Our recruitment process has a number of stages to give you the opportunity to learn about us as well as helping us learn about you:
- Initial Interview
- Gallup Interview
- Final Interview
Applications close: 25th of October 2026. We will be in touch with next steps after this date.
Benefits of Working in Stryker:
Secure a place on our Graduate Programme and you’ll enjoy a remuneration package that is unsurpassed, including:
- Permanent Contract.
- Annual Target Bonus.
- Share Option Scheme.
- Pension Scheme.
- Health Care.
- Excellent opportunity for Progression and Development.
- Hybrid Working. Flexible Working Hours
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Resource Groups, and Sports and Social Groups
- Training and support with a dedicated mentor from day one.
- International Travel Opportunities.
Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker is committed to delivering exceptional results to patients so they can continue to live healthy, active lifestyles.
A wide and diverse range of Stryker products are manufactured in Ireland including hip and knee system implants, bone cement, surgical blades and micro-rotary burs which are used for cutting, drilling, burring, and shaping bone and soft tissue during orthopaedic, spine, ear, nose and throat plastic surgery. Our neurovascular Ireland product pipeline represents a broad offering of detachable coils for the treatment of haemorrhagic stroke (the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain) and ischemic stroke (a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain).
Stryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers’ expectations and improves peoples’ lives around the world.
Ireland: €40,000 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: None
Skills Required
- Level 8 or higher degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Achieve or be on course to achieve a 2.1 degree result
- Degree completed between June 2025 and September 2027
- Ability to pursue a professional accounting qualification while working
- Self-starter with efficient work methods
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and with global teams
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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