Finance Business Partner (w/m/d)
Ulm, DE
As part of the Oxford Instruments Group, WITec GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of high-resolution, nanoanalytical microscopy systems. Our customers - university and industrial research laboratories - greatly value the precision, versatility and flexibility of our instruments.
WITec’s product range features the world's best confocal Raman microscopes, which can be equipped with AFM, SNOM, and even SEM in select configurations. Our systems can be adapted to the individual requirements of our customers. They contribute worldwide to new insights and solutions in many areas of science, research and development.
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To support our growth, we are looking for a motivated colleague to join our finance team in Ulm, Germany.
Finance Business Partner (f/m/d)
Your Tasks:
- Produce and communicate regular and ad-hoc reports at local and consolidated level with analysis and insights to site leadership
- Collaborate with product managers to drive revenue and margin improvements, monitor key performance indicators, and optimize pricing strategies
- Partner with operations to enhance efficiency and margins, and support strategic sourcing initiatives
- Report on and support foreign exchange exposure and optimize pricing and margins accordingly
- Provide pricing, analytical, and financial support for contracts, tenders, R&D, and capital projects, ensuring robust business cases and cash management
- Oversee divisional performance, deliver professional commentary, and support business planning
- Ensure compliance with Group policies, manage financial risks, and lead the local operational finance team, supporting audit and tax processes
Your Qualifications:
- Graduate accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent CPA)
- Manufacturing experience with complex BOM (Bill of Materials)
- Proven experience of working at a senior management level and ERP implementation experience
- Proven track record in process improvement projects
- Skilled in Excel, Python, Power BI, Tableau; knowledge of Datev/Controller systems
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities
- Coaching style of people management
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; experienced with KPIs and valuation
- High energy, strong commercial acumen, and integrity
- Fluent in German and English
- Senior-level presentation and communication expertise
Our Offer:
- Secure employment in an expanding and globally active nanotechnology company
- A meaningful job with varied, interesting tasks & room for your own ideas
- Fast decision-making and flat hierarchies
- Financial security in retirement with an 80% subsidy for the company pension scheme
- Modern workplace in an easily accessible location (Ulm’s Science Park II) with a streetcar stop and free parking directly by the building
- Opportunities for further development worldwide as part of the Oxford Instruments Group
- Home office & remote work options (possible depending on the specific job)
- JobRad, EGYM Wellpass, company parties and much more
Do you find the opportunity intriguing? In that case, we look forward to receiving your application documents (incl. references), stating your availability and salary expectations.
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