Accounting Manager Western Europe

Miele; Le Blanc-Mesnil; Hybride; EUR 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent contract

Flexible working hours (2 days remote)

Résumé du poste

Miele in Le Blanc-Mesnil, Île-de-France, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting across Belgium, Luxembourg, France and the Netherlands. You will manage a team of accounting professionals and collaborate with regional teams and the Poland SSC to ensure compliant, timely financial data.

You will drive month-end and year-end closings, strengthen processes, and steward transfer pricing and intercompany governance, while communicating complex information clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of accounting, tax and legal matters in an international context.
• Education in finance and accounting, preferably CFA, CPA, FA or equivalent.
• 5+ years of leading a decentralized team and excellent people management skills.
• Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Experience with a shared service center in a multinational, multi-location and multilingual environment.
• Comfortable operating within a matrix organization with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent command of English and French (C1 level).
• Located in Île-de-France.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a team of five (3 accounting officers and 2 credit controllers).
• Strengthen capabilities, drive performance, and foster collaboration within the team and with cross-border partners.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate and compliant reporting of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Act as local point of contact for tax, legal and credit management activities.
• Ensure transfer pricing and intercompany compliance with Group policies.
• Act as Compliance Ambassador for accounting governance.
• Contribute to project design and harmonization of financial processes across the cluster.
• Deliver pragmatic, value-driven solutions to operational needs.

Connaissances

People management

Financial analysis

Cross-border collaboration

Communication

Multinational experience

English/French bilingual

Formation

Finance and accounting education

Description du poste

At Miele, we work every day on products and services that stand for uncompromising quality. We do this with people who take responsibility, collaborate across borders, and strive for continuous improvement. For our Western Europe cluster, we are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager with excellent people management skills.

Alongside your existing skills and experience, we’re looking for engaged team players who will collaborate, innovate and use their passion to drive an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.

If you are the best at what you do and have bold ideas and ambitions for progressing your career with Miele we want to hear from you!

What you will be doing:

As Accounting Manager, you are responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of financial reporting and projects across the four markets of the cluster: Belgium, Luxemburg, France and the Netherlands. You ensure the quality, reliability and compliance of financial information, while developing a forward-looking perspective for the cluster. You oversee a team of accounting experts and work closely with local teams, regional finance, the international shared service center in Poland, and the global Miele organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of five (3 accounting officers and 2 credit controllers).
• Strengthen capabilities, drive performance, and foster collaboration within the team, with the International Shared Service Center and across departments.
• Lead the month‑end and year‑end closing financial processes .
• Ensure timely, accurate and compliant reporting of financial data (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with Miele guidelines and local legislation.
• Act as the local point of contact for tax, legal and credit management related activities within the cluster.
• Ensure transfer pricing and intercompany compliance in line with Group policies.
• Act as Compliance Ambassador, safeguarding accounting integrity and financial governance.
• Contribute to project design, coordinate central and local stakeholders, and drive harmonization of financial processes across the cluster.
• Deliver pragmatic, value-driven solutions to operational needs.

Why you should choose this job at Miele:

At Miele, we are committed to talent, growth and sustainability. We are building a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone gets equal opportunities and can be the best version of themselves. Working from your talent makes you happy and gives you energy and desire to make a difference. Together, we develop innovative solutions that help the company succeed and make life easier for many households.

We offer you:

• A permanent contract.
• A competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
• Flexible working hours, combined with remote working (2 days/week), to help you strike a good balance between work and leisure time.
• Work location: HQ Le Blanc Mesnil, and the tools you need to work to the best of your ability.
• A strong brand and a stable family business that attaches great importance to customer satisfaction.

The Accounting Manager we are looking for:

• Proven knowledge of accounting, tax and legal matters in an international context.
• Education in finance and accounting, preferably CFA, CPA, FA or equivalent.
• 5+ years of leading a decentralized team and excellent people management skills.
• Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Experience working with a shared service center in a multinational, multi‑location and multilingual environment.
• Comfortable operating within a matrix organization with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent command of English and French (both written and spoken at C1-level).
• Professional, meticulous and collaborative communication style.
• Located in Île-de-France.

At Miele we strive for a premium and inclusive recruitment process. Please inform us of any specific needs or adjustments so that we can create an enjoyable and accessible experience for you. We value diverse perspectives and believe in equal opportunities for all. Our selection is based on experience and competencies.