Role Summary:
The Senior Finance Manager supports the Director, Finance – North Europe in delivering strong financial governance, performance management and operational finance leadership across the Regional Corporate entities in the UK & Nordics. Acting as a key deputy to the Director in the UK & Nordics, the role provides hands-on leadership to country finance teams, ensures compliance with internal and external requirements and effective business partnering with multiple business units.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Support and oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting operations for the Regional Corporate legal entities in the UK & Nordics. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Supervise the activities of the accounting staff across AR, AP, GL.
2. Maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies to ensure the proper, complete, and accurate record-keeping within the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (US and UK).
3. Support the delivery and review of timely monthly financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements, payments, recharges to AMETEK affiliates, cash-flow management, and revenue recognition reporting for submission to AMETEK stakeholders.
4. Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and audit activities, including preparation or review of schedules and responses to audit queries.
5. Maintain SOX compliance across the entities.
6. Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and development to finance team members to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner.
7. Build partnership relationships with Business Unit employees across Sales, Service and Operations to support the business in achieving its growth objectives.
8. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and efficiency, and support implementation of solutions.
9. Support the continued development and optimization of ERP systems, including any ERP implementation to meet the evolving needs of the business.
10. Support financial integration activities for acquisitions within the UK and Nordics entities.
11. Work on special projects as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
12. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US and UK)
13. Proven track record as a Finance Manager
14. Strong IT skills including demonstrable experience in the effective use of AI in finance
15. Demonstrated people leadership and team coordination skills and be able to function in a supervisory role
16. Must have excellent accounting skills and be able to prioritize effectively
17. Excellent communication and influencing skills – must enjoy engaging with stakeholders at all levels
18. Continuous improvement mindset
19. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills
20. High attention to detail
21. Ability to function as a team player
22. Must be able to maintain confidentiality
23. Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
24. Knowledge of contract and company law, SOX principles and reporting
Education and Experience:
25. Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) required.
26. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required (Master’s Degree desirable).
27. Minimum 5 years accounting experience