Finance Manager Western Europe H/F - CDI

Miele France

12d

About The Position

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 West Europe cluster, we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager.
As Finance Manager Western Europe, you are responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of financial reporting and projects across the four markets of the cluster: Netherland, Belgium, Luxembourg and France. 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 officers and work closely with local teams, regional finance, the international shared service centre and the global Miele organisation.
Location: Netherlands, Belgium or France

Requirements

• Proven knowledge of accounting, tax and legal matters in an international context
• Education in finance and accounting, preferably CFA, CPA, FA or equivalent
• Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
• Experience working in a multi‑national, multi‑location and multi‑lingual environment, preferably within the Benelux and France
• Comfortable operating within a matrix organisation with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); fluency in French is a strong asset
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Professional, meticulous and collaborative communication style

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of five (3 accounting officers, 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 focal 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.

Benefits

• A permanent contract.
• Competitive pay package, based on experience. Additional benefits depend on the country you are located in.
• Flexible working hours, combined with teleworking so that you can find a good balance between your work and your free time.
• A modern working environment and the necessary tools to work optimally.
• Work location depending on your country: HQ Mollem (Belgium), HQ Viaenen (Netherlands) or HQ Le Blanc-Mesnil (France).
• A strong brand and a stable family business that attaches great importance to customer satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed