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At Miele, we create 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 Northwestern Europe Region (NWE), we are looking for an experienced Interim Accounting Director (until March 2027) to strengthen governance, drive harmonisation, and lead a high-performing regional accounting organisation during a critical phase of transformation.
Job Responsibility
Lead and develop the regional accounting team (twenty people including three cluster Accounting managers as direct reports)
Strengthen capabilities, drive performance, and foster collaboration within the team, with the International Shared Service Centre and across departments
Lead the month‑end and year‑end closing financial processes in the region
Ensure timely, accurate and compliant reporting of financial data (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with Miele guidelines and local legislation
Partner closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between financial reporting, forecasting, and business performance insights
Oversee taxation, legal, and credit management across the region, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
Ensure transfer pricing and intercompany compliance in line with Group policies
Act as Compliance Ambassador, promoting strong financial governance and ethical standards across all entities
Lead regional harmonization and automation of finance processes in alignment with the global Miele organization and the international shared service centre
Partner with regional finance teams to ensure adoption and consistency
Requirements
Proven knowledge of accounting, tax and legal matters in an international context
Education in finance and accounting, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred
Proven track record of delivering complex finance initiatives and driving operational improvements
Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
Experience working in a multinational, multilocation and multilingual environment
Comfortable operating within a matrix organisation with diverse stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels
Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
8+ years of leadership experience managing international, multilayered teams
Structured, detail-oriented, and collaborative communication style