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Stryker

Finance Manager

Taipei, Taiwan Full time
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

About the job:

The Finance Manager, Taiwan is a critical finance leadership role with full accountability for the end-to-end management and strategic direction of the Taiwan statutory finance function. 


The role provides guidance to the FP&A team, supports the Business Controller, HKTW as a strategic financial partner to the Taiwan commercial teams, and leads a team of direct reports. 


This role reports directly to the Business Controller, HKTW and is structured with an approximate 60% focus on statutory and tax responsibilities and a 40% focus on FP&A and business partnering.

What you will be doing:

1. Strategic Financial Stewardship, Tax Compliance & Controlling (Approx. 60%)

  • Lead the entire internal and external audit process, acting as the senior point of contact to ensure seamless reviews and resolution of all findings.
  • Develop and implement strategic tax planning initiatives and oversee all local tax submissions to ensure full compliance, including transfer pricing.
  • Provide executive oversight for all statutory financial reporting, ensuring full compliance with local Taiwan GAAP and accurate, timely financial statements.
  • Lead Balance Sheet Review with regional finance leadership team.
  • Partner with regional and global finance leadership and shared service centers to meet reporting deadlines and maintain robust internal controls.
  • Review all changes to corporate accounting policies if there's any impact to Taiwan business and provide feedback to regional finance team.
  • Review current Taiwan Delegation of Authority levels across all processes for streamlining opportunities while adhering to the standards set out by APAC Controllership team.
  • Lead process reviews to identify simplification and automation opportunities, transferring tasks to shared service teams to free up capacity for more meaningful analytics that support Taiwan's business growth objectives.
  • Assume final accountability for cash flow management and compliance, including leading cash flow projections and bank compliance activities.
  • Oversee the financial reporting and general ledger structure for the Taiwan legal entity, providing oversight on journal entries and closing processes.
  • Review and approve high-risk payments and ensure the accurate processing of Procure to Pay transactions managed by external service providers.
  • Support Taiwan Indirect Channel monitoring and compliance.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to the finance team on complex and non-routine reporting transactions.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Partnering (Approx. 40%)

  • Partner with commercial and functional leaders to drive the financial performance of the Taiwan business by providing high-quality financial analysis and data-driven insights.
  • Prepare and present executive-level management reports, financial dashboards, and business reviews for senior leadership, in collaboration with the Business Controller, HKTW.
  • Assist the Business Controller, HKTW in leading all forecasting and planning processes, including annual budgeting, sales forecasting, and long-range strategic planning for the Taiwan business.
  • Provide guidance to the FP&A team to support complex financial modeling and business case analysis as needed.
  • Lead cross-functional projects, including business process optimization and system implementation, within Taiwan.

3. People Management

  • Focus on talent development and building bench strength to ensure a strong talent pipeline for the Taiwan finance team.
  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of direct reports.
  • Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to ensure the team's professional growth and success.
  • Delegate tasks, set clear objectives, and manage the workload of the team to ensure all deadlines are met and responsibilities are executed effectively.

Who are we looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accountancy; a Master's degree is highly desirable.
  • Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., CPA or Chartered Accountant) is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management capacity.
  • Proven experience in managing and leading a team with diverse financial functions.
  • Demonstrated experience in independently leading external audits, strategic tax planning, and ensuring financial controls.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into a compelling business narrative.
  • Strong proficiency in financial systems (e.g., JDE and Hyperion) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and manage expectations at all levels of the organization.
  • Highly motivated, with a "can-do" attitude and a demonstrated ability to work independently and solve complex business problems.

Travel Percentage: 10%