Benelux Accounting Manager - Lead Finance & Transformation

Lyreco Group; Berchem; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home up to 2 days per week

Attractive salary package

Job summary

Lyreco Group is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager Benelux to lead the accounting activities for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg from Antwerp (Berchem). The role oversees 5 entities and drives standardization, automation and strong internal controls within the Finance organization.

You will manage a team across Berchem and Vottem, ensure timely financial reporting, coordinate close cycles, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to support transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• You hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• You have 7–10 years of relevant experience in Accounting/Finance including people management.
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP and VAT/corporate tax requirements.
• Fluent Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting team across Berchem and Vottem, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes in line with Group timelines.
• Ensure statutory reporting and compliance, including VAT and tax requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive standardization across Benelux processes.
• Represent Accounting in cross-functional and transformation projects (system implementations, integrations).
• Collaborate with Directors and local management and work with Controlling, Treasury, Marketing and Supply Chain.

Skills

People leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Process optimization

Audit liaison

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lyreco Group is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager Benelux to lead the accounting activities for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg from Antwerp (Berchem). The role oversees 5 entities and drives standardization, automation and strong internal controls within the Finance organization.

You will manage a team across Berchem and Vottem, ensure timely financial reporting, coordinate close cycles, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to support transformation initiatives