Summer 2027 Internship – Finance – California
About the Role
At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare.
What You Will Do
- Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
- Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
- Be a part of an innovative team and culture
- Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format
Who We Want
- Challengers. People who seek out hard projects and work to find the right solutions.
- Teammates. Partners who listen, share ideas, and collaborate to move the business forward.
- Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy individuals who build connections with internal and external partners.
- Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and exceed performance objectives.
- Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with a strong work ethic and customer-focused attitude.
- Game changers. Persistent interns dedicated to Stryker’s mission to improve healthcare.
Opportunities Available
As a Finance or Accounting intern, you will gain hands-on experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities may include:
- Creating and analyzing accounting statements and reports for financial statements
- Supporting process improvements in finance and accounting
- Building ad-hoc templates and using ERP systems/Excel for reporting optimization
- Coordinating projections, budgets, and variance analysis with departments
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts and assisting in monthly close processes
- Assisting with annual budget development and maintenance
- Collaborating on a case study project with Finance interns nationwide
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related field
- Must remain enrolled in a degree program post-internship
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at hire)
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Pay
$20 minimum hourly wage – $35 maximum hourly wage
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Paid corporate housing or living stipend (dependent on location)
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies, offering innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine. Alongside its customers, Stryker impacts over 150 million patients annually, driven by a mission to make healthcare better.