This role will be based in our **Limerick** site. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2025 Cooperative cohort. Tasks and responsibilities may include: + Together, with your Stryker team leader and college supervisor, identify a **Finance improvement project** along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation + Involvement in **financial month end process** (posting journals, reporting, liaising with our shared service center etc) + Input into **budgeting process** through taking responsibility for **budget inputs, working with the business to set the appropriate budgets and projections, and holding others accountable for performance against targets** + **Forecasting** on a quarterly, monthly, and weekly basis + Assist the team in the **tracking of capital spent** and **monitoring site spend and inventory movements** + Support compliance and internal/external **audit activities** **What you will need:** + Currently enrolled in a university course in **Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business** or other related courses for the duration of the placement + **Honesty and integrity;** must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies + **Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking** - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment + **Reliable, dependable, and punctual** + Organised, focused, and capable of **multi-tasking** + Good **analytical** and **problem-solving** skills + Good verbal and written **communication** skills with a basic level of PC skills + Is a **team player** and capable of working as part of a **multi-disciplined** team + Available for either **6, 9 or 12 months** – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker **What we can offer:** + Attractive **salary** & **vacation** entitlement + Experience our **inclusive, people-first culture** . You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who **support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.** + **Flexible** working hours + **Sports & Social** clubs and **DE&I** Employee Resource Groups + The opportunity to contribute to **real-world projects** that make a difference in **improving healthcare and patients’ lives.** In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter. **Next steps:** + Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position. + Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. + If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after + Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates. Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates. 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 150 million patients annually. 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.