Credit Manager

About the Company:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7.4 billion.

AMETEK has 17,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world.

The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle.

AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:

Electronic Instruments - a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.

Electromechanical - a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the credit relationships for all customers and overseeing all facets of finance and operations related to credit including analysis related to new credit customers
• Ownership of correct invoicing for all customers, including communication concerning invoicing with customers
• Follow complete invoicing of all orders and prepare bank guarantees and L/C’s to prevent outstanding amounts. Key contact with banks and internal stakeholders concerning BGs and L/Cs
• Timely preparation and reporting of monthly metrics and KPIs. Review, maintain and implement internal controls. Follow up outstanding amounts with sales team on a weekly basis
• Prepare monthly schedules, quarterly and year-end work papers, analytics, and financial reports to support key metrics, management directives, and annual audit
• Develop cross functional knowledge among order entry, customer service, shipping, sales force and manufacturing to provide knowledge base to support and improve credit relationships and minimize uncollectible accounts
• Provide expertise to minimize probability of credit losses while maintaining effective processes to maximize sales and profitability
• Monitor and report compliance conditions on an ongoing basis for domestic and international distributors and customers
• Monitor and report Intercompany reconciliation end of month, including inventory impact
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• Monitor and report exchange impact
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Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree  - preferably in accounting or finance
• 5+ years in credit and or related areas of expertise
• Knowledge of credit processes and key metrics with operational knowledge of calling on customers
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent negotiating skills
• Strong knowledge and experience with MS office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
• Strong ability to review and analyze data, develop metrics
• Ability to disseminate large amounts of data in concise manner and provide key recommendations
• Have knowledge of European VAT- and customs regulations
• Have knowledge of bank guarantees and L/Cs

What we offer you?

• Work in a dynamic international environment and pleasant and supporting team
• Opportunities for learning and personal growth
• Private Additional Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• And many other perks and benefits