Head of Accounting

Somfy Group; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal subsidies

Private medical care

Medicover Sport card

Psychological support

Job summary

SOMFY is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the Poland entity's accounting, reporting and compliance. You will drive IFRS and statutory filings, manage audits, and lead a Polish accounting team in a manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include SAP S/4HANA projects, cost and inventory accounting, and collaboration with FP&A and group finance. Fluency in English and Polish preferred; this role offers a structured career path and impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Qualified Accountant with strong IFRS expertise.
• 7–10 years in senior accounting or finance leadership within international manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting regs, VAT, CIT and tax compliance.
• Experience managing statutory reporting, audits and tax matters.
• Experience with Shared Services in Record-to-Report and P2P is an advantage.
• SAP S/4HANA experience is mandatory.
• HFM/Hyperion knowledge is a strong asset.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Business fluent English; Polish preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Focus on accuracy, integrity and compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset with process automation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full responsibility for accounting records, policies, balance sheet and P&L for the Poland entity.
• Coordinate IFRS reporting and local statutory filings.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and asset accounting.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory and production reporting.
• Drive SAP S/4HANA and other finance system projects.
• Lead audits and coordinate with regulatory authorities.
• Develop and coach accounting teams in Poland.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

English fluency

Polish language

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Qualified Accountant

IFRS knowledge/certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

HFM/Hyperion

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As the preferred partner for window and door automation, SOMFY is committed to inspiring new and better ways of living for all.
As a French, family-owned, and independent group, in continuous growth since our creation, we have been world leaders for 50 years and pioneers in home automation. Innovation continuously guides our work and guarantees the excellence of our solutions.
We are present in 59 countries, with eight production sites and 17 R&D centers. We are deeply committed to the well-being of our 7,000 employees, we promote their sustainable employability by promoting internal mobility and developing their skills. We foster diversity and inclusion by building on our strong corporate culture..

Job Description

• Ensure full responsibility for the accounting records, accounting policies, balance sheet and profit and loss statement of the Poland entity.
• Coordinate, prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual IFRS reporting in accordance with Group reporting requirements and local statutory regulations.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with all local legal reporting requirements.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of accounting data.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, asset registers and capital expenditure accounting.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting, inventory management and production-related financial reporting to support efficient factory operations and decision-making.
• Oversee the financial aspects of manufacturing processes, including production costs, overhead allocation and factory budgeting support.
• Implement and maintain financial controls specific to factory environments, including raw material usage tracking, production cost variance analysis and profitability improvement.
• Support the annual budget process for the Poland factory in collaboration with FP&A.
• Participate in Company and Group transformation projects as required.

Compliance, Internal Control & Audit

• Safeguard compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and Group accounting policies.
• Implement and maintain an effective internal control framework and ensure compliance with Group internal control guidelines.
• Coordinate external audits, statutory audits and internal audits, ensuring timely resolution and communication of audit findings.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, including tax authorities, statistical offices, customs authorities, national bank / central bank representatives and local banks.
• Ensure the protection of company assets and the integrity of financial information.

Taxation & Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee preparation and submission of VAT, CIT, withholding tax and other statutory tax declarations.
• Prepare and review statistical, banking and regulatory reporting submissions, ensuring delivery within statutory deadlines.
• Supervise tax audits and ensure timely responses to tax authorities.
• Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customs, tax and regulatory obligations.
• Partner closely with Group Tax on local and international tax matters and implementation of tax action plans.
• Lead, coach and develop the accounting teams in Poland, providing guidance and support for professional development.
• Allocate responsibilities effectively within the team to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Conduct performance and development discussions and support professional growth.
• Lead both local and remote teams where applicable.

Systems, Projects & Process Improvement

• Drive finance transformation initiatives and accounting process optimisation.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA, e-invoicing and other finance system projects.
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives across accounting processes.
• Support and strengthen collaboration with the Shared Service Centre, ensuring effective Record-to-Report and Purchase-to-Pay processes.
• Participate in Group-wide projects and implementation of new systems and processes.

Continuously improve accounting department efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Qualified Accountant with strong IFRS expertise.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in senior accounting or finance leadership roles within an international industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting regulations, VAT, CIT and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing statutory reporting, audits and tax matters.
• Experience working with Shared Service Centres within Record-to-Report and Purchase-to-Pay processes is an advantage.
• SAP S/4HANA experience is mandatory.
• HFM / Hyperion knowledge would be a strong asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Business fluent English is mandatory. Polish language proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong focus on accuracy, integrity and compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for process simplification and automation.

Additional Information

employment with a global leader in its industry
work-life balance and flexible working hours
compensation commensurate with your skills
employment based on a formal employment contract
subsidies for meals
non-wage benefits (including a Medicover Sport card, private medical care, etc.)
free psychological, financial, and legal support provided by Lyra Polska