Senior Manager, FP&A

About the role

Stryker is looking for a Senior FP&A Manager in Tokyo to lead the FP&A team in Japan. The role acts as a strategic partner to the Senior Director, Finance and supports decisions from the Japan President and leadership team. It is the main link between Japan and the APAC FP&A team and coordinates with Finance Business Partners to improve processes, reporting and insights. The position works closely with Operations and Regulatory Affairs and supervises two team members. Work flexibility is hybrid or onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Provide actionable insights for leadership decisions and support the Japan President and leadership team with analysis and recommendations.
• Act as the key contact for APAC FP&A and work with Finance Business Partners to harmonize processes and drive efficiency.
• Identify performance drivers and build frameworks for tracking key metrics and KPIs, delivering clear, data-driven insights.
• Lead annual budget, quarterly forecasts and long-range planning, and maintain robust financial models for scenario analysis.
• Produce accurate, timely reports and champion process automation and best practices.
• Support back-office functions such as Operations and Regulatory Affairs, evaluating initiatives and optimizing costs.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, SOX and internal controls, and support audits and compliance reviews.

Required profile

• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or related finance roles, including leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English and Japanese fluency are required.
• Able to influence across functions and regions in a matrix organization.
• Competencies: proactive, continuous improvement mindset, relationship builder, effective communicator, detail-oriented and strategic, influential leadership.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP and planning tools such as Hyperion and Oracle.