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