Miele

Accounting Manager Western Europe

Miele  •  Le Blanc, FR (Remote)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

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 leadership experience and excellent people management skills.
  • Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
  • Experience working 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.

Would you like to join us on a quest for "Immer Besser" and further develop your career? Then apply now! We are already looking forward to meeting you.

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.

We ask agencies not to send us resumes. We handle our own recruiting. Resumes sent are considered donations.

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About Miele

Since being founded in 1899 Miele has followed its 'Immer Besser'​ brand promise.

As the world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, we create delightful experiences – not only with regard to the quality of our products, but also in terms of performance, convenience, design and sustainability. For our customers, this means the peace of mind of knowing that choosing Miele is a good decision – and probably the decision of a lifetime.

Our product portfolio includes kitchen appliances such as ovens, steam ovens, refrigerators, coffee machines and dishwashers as well as vacuum cleaners, washing machines and dryers. Dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical applications augment this line-up.

Miele is a family-run company in the fourth generation with eight production plants in Germany as well as one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. The company is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. In the 2020 fiscal year, the Miele Group achieved sales of 4.5 bn, 6.5% more than in 2019. Miele employs around 20,944 people worldwide.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Gütersloh, DE
Year Founded
1899
Website
miele.com
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