Job Title:  Senior Finance Manager

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:

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and audit activities, including preparation or review of schedules and responses to audit queries.
• Maintain SOX compliance across the entities.
• Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and development to finance team members to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner.
• Build partnership relationships with Business Unit employees across Sales, Service and Operations to support the business in achieving its growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and efficiency, and support implementation of solutions.

• Support the continued development and optimization of ERP systems, including any ERP implementation to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Support financial integration activities for acquisitions within the UK and Nordics entities.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US and UK)
• Proven track record as a Finance Manager
• Strong IT skills including demonstrable experience in the effective use of AI in finance
• Demonstrated people leadership and team coordination skills and be able to function in a supervisory role
• Must have excellent accounting skills and be able to prioritize effectively
• Excellent communication and influencing skills – must enjoy engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to function as a team player
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Knowledge of contract and company law, SOX principles and reporting

Education and Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required (Master’s Degree desirable).
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience