Financial Controller (m/f/d)

AMETEK, Inc.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 97,087 - 108,509; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Financial Controller (m/f/d) to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning from its Germany location in Korntal-Münchingen. Strong accounting expertise, IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, and SAP/ERP proficiency are essential.

You will partner with department heads to manage monthly closes, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen internal controls while supporting audits in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance & Accounting or Business Administration is required.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise.
• Proven ability to manage complexity in international environments.
• Knowledge of Germany and international accounting standards, including US GAAP / IFRS, desired.
• Proficiency in spoken and written German and English; other EU languages are an advantage.
• Excellent SAP knowledge, advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• Experience working with reporting software tools.
• At least 5 years of experience in F&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including production budgets, labor and overhead rates.
• Monitor financial performance through variance analysis and maintain cost accounting processes.
• Manage monthly closes and consolidate results across regions; ensure IFRS and local compliance.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance with enhanced reporting and risk management.

Skills

Strong technical accounting

Financial controls

IFRS / US GAAP knowledge

German and English language

SAP knowledge

Excel

ERP systems experience

Reporting software

International finance experience

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Location: Germany, Korntal-Münchingen.

Responsibilities

• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, including production budgets, labor and overhead rates; prepare monthly S&OP, rolling forecasts, and profit forecasts at regional and international level; support strategic planning through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance insights.
• Financial Performance & Cost Control: Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance through monthly variance analysis and recommend corrective actions; maintain and continuously improve inventory controls and cost accounting processes; analyze monthly variances and maintain accurate labor and overhead rates; maintain and oversee product pricing to ensure profitability and alignment with business strategy; ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; consolidate financial results across multiple regions and legal entities; ensure full compliance with IFRS, local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements; coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors and advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Internal Controls & Governance: Strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure adherence to global finance policies and procedures; develop and enhance management reporting, analysis tools, and control measures to support decision‑making and risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance & Accounting or Business Administration.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise.
• Proven ability to manage complexity in international environments.
• Knowledge of Germany and international accounting standards, including US GAAP / IFRS, desired.
• Proficiency in spoken and written German and English; other EU languages are an advantage.
• Excellent SAP knowledge, advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• Experience working with reporting software tools.
• At least 5 years of experience in F&A.

Compensation

• Currency: EUR
• Salary Minimum: 85,000
• Salary Maximum: 95,000
• Incentive: No