Your Key Responsibilities 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. As Accounting Director NWE, you report into the Regional Finance Director NWE. You will lead the strategic and operational oversight of financial governance, legal compliance as well as prudent application of accounting principles of the Miele group across all clusters in the Region: Cluster Western Europe (France & Benelux), Cluster GBIEZA (Great Britain, Ireland & South Africa) and Cluster Nordics. You ensure the quality and reliability of financial information, while developing a forward‑looking finance organization and collaborating closely with local teams, regional finance, the International Shared Service Centre and global stakeholders. Location: Based in one of the following locations: Paris (FR), Abingdon (UK), Mollem (BE), Vianen (NL), Stockholm (SE) or Copenhagen (DK). Expected travel c. 20%. Team Leadership

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.

Financial Reporting, Tax, Legal, Credit Risk & Compliance

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 harmonisation 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.

Expertise & Education

Proven knowledge of accounting, tax and legal matters in an international context. Education in finance and accounting, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.

Business & Analytical Skills

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.

International Experience

Experience working in a multinational, multilocation and multilingual environment. Comfortable operating within a matrix organisation with diverse stakeholders.

Communication & Leadership

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.

What to Expect From Us Be part of a very interesting transformation journey with the possibility to develop yourself and impact the future of the company. Work with colleagues that live the brand, strive for “Immer Besser”, care for each other and value the family tradition. A competitive compensation and benefit package. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr