Finance Director (m/f/d)

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

As Finance Director for SPECTRO you'll report directly to the Divsional 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.

Your duties and 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 expenses forecasts
• Prepare ad hoc requests for Corporate
• Ensures timely, accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Responsible for annual statutory audit with external auditors

What we're looking for:

• 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

What you can expect from us:

• 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
• Corporate Benefits program
• Company bike leasing
• Company cafeteria and much more