Director, Finance, Weller

Apex Tool Group; Besigheim; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Compensation package

30 days vacation

International environment & world

Bike-Leasing

Home Office possibilities

Job summary

Apex Tool Group is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial performance, planning, capital allocation, and decision support for the global Weller business unit. The role partners with the General Manager to drive growth, profitability, cash generation, and governance across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in progressive finance leadership within manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong ERP/BI and SAP experience and fluency in German and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• CPA, CMA, CFA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational business.
• Strong track record of partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis capabilities.
• Experience supporting commercial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and capital allocation decisions.
• Proficiency with ERP and business intelligence tools; SAP preferred.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the leadership team, shaping business strategy, resource allocation, and growth initiatives
• Translate financial results, trends, and risks into clear recommendations and timely business decisions
• Lead annual budgets, forecasts, strategic plans, and long-range financial planning
• Improve forecast accuracy and provide insight into revenue, margin, SG&A, working capital, and cash performance
• Develop focused reporting tools and KPIs for commercial, operational, and functional performance
• Identify opportunities for profitable growth, productivity, margin improvement, and cost optimization, and drive corrective actions
• Support pricing, capital investments, sourcing, product portfolio decisions, and other growth initiatives
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, Corporate Finance, and Accounting to assess opportunities and risks
• Ensure business cases are financially sound and aligned with strategic objectives
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies and accounting standards, while maintaining a strong internal control environment
• Build a finance culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership, and develop future finance talent

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Business analysis

Strategic partnering

ERP/BI tools

SAP experience

German & English

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA preferred

CPA/CMA/CFA certification preferred

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Job description

Director, Finance, Weller - DE - Besigheim

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Summary

The Finance Director leads financial performance, planning, capital allocation, and decision support for the global Weller business unit. As a key member of the leadership team and trusted advisor to the General Manager, this role turns financial insight into actions that strengthen growth, profitability, cash generation, and accountability. The position oversees budgeting, forecasting, performance management, business analysis, governance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the leadership team, shaping business strategy, resource allocation, and growth initiatives
• Translate financial results, trends, and risks into clear recommendations and timely business decisions
• Lead annual budgets, forecasts, strategic plans, and long-range financial planning
• Improve forecast accuracy and provide insight into revenue, margin, SG&A, working capital, and cash performance
• Develop focused reporting tools and KPIs for commercial, operational, and functional performance
• Identify opportunities for profitable growth, productivity, margin improvement, and cost optimization, and drive corrective actions
• Support pricing, capital investments, sourcing, product portfolio decisions, and other growth initiatives
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, Corporate Finance, and Accounting to assess opportunities and risks
• Ensure business cases are financially sound and aligned with strategic objectives
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies and accounting standards, while maintaining a strong internal control environment
• Build a finance culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership, and develop future finance talent

Critical Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational business
• Strong track record of partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis capabilities
• Experience supporting commercial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and capital allocation decisions
• Proficiency with ERP and business intelligence tools; SAP preferred
• Fluent in German and English

What we offer

• Attractive Compensation package
• 30 days vacation
• International environment & world market leader in industry
• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Bike-Leasing
• Home Office possibilities

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Our six core values – Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG