Finance Director (m/f/d)

AMETEK, Inc.; Kleve; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global provider of industrial technology solutions is seeking a Finance Director in Kleve. In this high-impact role, you will manage accounting operations, ensure compliance with US GAAP and local requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive financial performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with at least ten years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits including a company car and extensive vacation time.

Leistungen

Company car—also for private use

30 days of vacation and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Free fresh fruit

Company sports through Urban Sports Club

Company bike leasing

Company cafeteria

Qualifikationen

• Minimum ten years accounting or finance experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with German HGB and US GAAP.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Aufgaben

• Manage the accounting team and prepare monthly US GAAP financials.
• Ensure conformity with US-GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Prepare annual budget and operational expense forecasts.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills in German and English

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration cross-functionally

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

MBA/CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

SPECTRO is one of the worldwide leading suppliers of analytical instruments, employing optical emission (stationary and mobile Arc/Spark OES, ICP‑OES) and X‑ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) technology, used for the elemental analysis of materials in industry, research and academia. SPECTRO is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc.

For our headquarters in Kleve we are searching for a Finance Director (m/f/d):

As Finance Director for SPECTRO you’ll report directly to the Divisional Vice President/BU Controller. You’ll work closely with different internal partners to drive performance, ensure financial integrity, and support strategic growth. This is a high‑impact role where your expertise will shape decisions and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting team (6‑7 employees)
• Prepare and submit the monthly US GAAP financials in HFM system
• Lead the entity’s SOX quarterly requirements, such as account reconciliations and other key controls
• Ensure conformity with US‑GAAP, local statutory requirements, Sarbanes‑Oxley and Corporate policies
• Drive the organization to achieve short‑ and long‑term business objectives
• Develop talent in the finance organization and ensure succession planning
• Prepare annual budget and monthly operational expense forecasts
• Prepare ad‑hoc requests for Corporate
• Ensure timely, accurate and integrity of financial data
• Responsible for annual statutory audit with external auditors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. MBA/CPA a plus.
• Minimum ten years accounting or finance experience, including supervisory experience in a manufacturing or public accounting firm
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in German and English language
• Experience with German HGB and US GAAP
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• A job with very interesting tasks and collaboration in a motivated team
• A company car—also for private use
• 30 days of vacation (full‑time) and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Free fresh fruit
• Company sports through Urban Sports Club
• Company bike leasing
• Company cafeteria and much more

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.