Regional Accounting Director North West Europe in Abingdon

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%.

Your key responsibilities

• 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 & Closing: 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.
• Tax, Legal, Credit Risk & Compliance: 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.
• Process Optimisation & Harmonisation: 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.

What You Bring

• 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 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. 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!

Why Miele: At Miele, quality is at the core — in our products and in our people. You will have the space to take responsibility, show initiative and help build a future‑ready finance organisation within a strong brand and an international network.

About Miele: What does it take for a family‑run company to become world market leader in the premium domestic appliance segment? It takes more than offering average products, run‑of‑the‑mill service or short‑sighted actions. It also requires the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better. This stance accounts for a good working environment at Miele and the success of our products. Our colleagues can rest assured that those who live up to our standards of quality and professionalism grow personally and professionally. No matter if they are apprentices or managers. Make our claim your challenge - whether in Gütersloh, Melbourne or Singapore! Become one of more than 23,000 Miele employees in 50 countries around the world who are committed to making our products even better every day - and help us to expand our innovation leadership.