AMETEK
DVP, BU Controller
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Divisional Vice President/Business Unit Controller
The Divisional Vice President/Business Unit Controller is responsible for planning, coordinating and administering the business unit’s (BU) financial accounting activities to meet the business' annual budget and strategic plan. This role oversees financial accounting, planning, forecasting and analysis for sales target revenue, inventory, working capital and profit margins.
Locations:
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Dronfield, UK
- Newark, DE
- Streetsboro, OH
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Act as a business partner, offering insightful advice and solutions to addressing BU challenges.
- Operational Excellence: Dive deep into teams, develop comprehensive strategies, and demonstrate transformational leadership.
- Performance Optimisation: Drive year-over-year improvements in working capital, sales, operating profit, and overall performance.
- Financial Control & Compliance:
- Maintain effective internal controls across all BU operations to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting.
- Prepare key reports summarising BU financial activity, forecasts, and future positioning.
- Coordinate compliance with public-company and government regulations (audits, tax filings, transparency requirements).
- Lead ERP implementations and financial due diligence for acquisitions and restructuring efforts.
- Accounting Governance:
- Define, implement, and monitor profit centre accounting policies, ensuring proper cost/inventory performance tracking.
- Collaborate with plant accounting teams to maintain standardised costing and inventory alignment.
- Stakeholder & Change Management:
- Foster alignment and efficiency across departments by championing a finance-driven mindset.
- Present findings to senior leadership and CEO (2-3 times annually) alongside actionable financial insights.
- Lead financial teams with interview, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
- Proactive Communication & Continuous Improvement:
- Transparently report financial performance and recommend corrective behaviours to executives.
- Serve as a change agent, driving team competency and operational excellence through inclusive facilitation.
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Requirements
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Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of professional business/finance experience, or equivalent shift in qualification.
- Strong manufacturing background, fused with in-depth financial expertise.
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Analytical & Technical Skillset:
- Ability to interpret books, evaluations, regulations, and technical processes brilliantly (e.g., business periodicals, journals, procedurals).
- Proficient in drafting policies, manuals, and management presentations with original clarity.
- Strong among cross-functional teams—mitigating problems, gathering data, and solving complex challenges.
- Proven excellence in standard cost accounting, variance analysis, and financial simulations.
- Must synthesise financial data into actionable growth initiatives and articulate plans fluidly (all levels of organisation).
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Industry Competencies:
- Orchestrate strategy reviews, agenda-setting, and forward-thinking business planning.
- Frameworks for operational improvements, ERP implementations, and acquisitions evaluations.
- Accountable for FACTS: auditable standards, robust tax/regulatory filings, and global transparency.
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Soft Skills & Ethos:
- Adaptability: Willingness to modify procedures, accelerate efficiency, and embrace changes.
- Leadership Presence: Project leadership confidence in verbal/written communications, varied audiences, and delivered pitches.
- Collaborative Leadership: Mentor/train others, strengthening team capabilities.
- Work ethic fuelled by high stakes—urgency and unwavering integrity.
Offer & Benefits
- Compensation: GBP
- Annual Base: £150,000 – £200,000 (range denotes flexibility per role fit)
- Incentive Scheme: Eligible
Note: Pay range reflects a placed estimate. Actual offer hinges on experience, qualitative fit, and market thresholds.
About AMETEK
AMETEK is a global innovator delivering industrial technology solutions for niche competitive sectors, reporting $7.5+ billion in annual revenue. With 22,000+ colleagues across 35 countries, the company stands on core principles of Ethics, Integrity, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility and ranks within the S&P 500. Explore Careers at AMETEK for further details.
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