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As Global ESG Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures required, globally, for regulatory purposes. This will also include designing the data processes and controls to ensure timeliness, reliability, completeness, and accuracy of data. You will lead projects to accumulate the information required for the disclosures, including directing and overseeing the implementation and maintenance of ESG reporting software.

What you will do :

• Monitor global developments, industry trends and best practices related to ESG and evaluate impact to Stryker

• Design and implement ESG data management policies, processes, and controls across the organization

• Coordinate efforts to comply with new regulatory reporting requirements including but not limited to the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

• Develop and deliver the necessary training to ensure processes operate as expected

• Manage the implementation of ESG reporting software including customization for Stryker performed by implementation consultants

• Manage the change management process associated with the system implementation

• Oversee the collection and analysis of data in/for the ESG reporting software

• Identify and propose internal controls over processes surrounding ESG data collection and reporting, and assist in creating and maintaining Stryker's ESG control framework, including evaluating risks

• Engage with Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability, Legal, and Local Finance, amongst others, to support the ESG strategy and ensure progress towards its goals

• Collaborate with Internal and External Audit to ensure ESG disclosures and associated documentation are assurance-ready

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, business sustainability, data science)

• 8+ years of experience in finance, audit, sustainability, corporate responsibility, or data science (preferably including experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and additional experience at a global Fortune 500 company)

• Professional certification in accounting (CPA or equivalent) highly preferred

• Fluent spoken and written English; other language is a plus

• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Act and/or internal control concepts

• Familiarity with Oracle, SAP, and Workiva preferred

• Self-directed initiator

• Ability to influence without direct reporting structure at all levels

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with interacting across different levels in the organization

• Ability to develop strong partnerships across multiple locations and functions; high degree of comfort operating in a matrixed environment

• Comfortable working across/with different time zones

• Project Management and time management capabilities; plans, prioritizes, and organizes multiple concurrent tasks to meet deadlines

• Curiosity and openness to learning new standards and reporting best practices as they become available

What we offer

Flat hierarchies and responsibility . Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks

We grow talent . At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.

Team spirit & engagement . We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions

Competitive salary. With us, you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with your job.

Pension plan . We offer our employees an attractive pension plan.

Recognition of your performance . At our company, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.

Stryker Women's Network (SWN) . The SWN is committed to an open and modern corporate culture that fosters the development of talented and dedicated women. SWN is open to all employees and strongly advocates an inclusive work environment.

About Stryker

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 stryker.com. (http:)

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.