Finance Business Partner

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Finance Business Partner (w/m/d)

Location: Ulm, DE

Department: Business

Job Description:

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 with analysis and insights to site leadership

Collaborate with product manager 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

Manage 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)

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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.