Accounting And Tax Manager M - W - D H/F - Sidel

Accounting and Tax Manager (M/W/D)

Contract Type

Permanent

Country

FRANCE

Location

Octeville sur Mer

Your opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Accounting & Tax Manager to lead the accounting and tax activities for our French entities based in Octeville. This role offers the opportunity to work in an international industrial environment, combining hands-on accounting expertise, team leadership, and process improvement within a finance organization undergoing transformation. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and strong internal controls, while supporting business operations and leading a team of accounting professionals. This position also offers long-term development potential, with opportunities to contribute to the broader evolution of the accounting organization across the French entities.

Your Mission

- Oversee the end-to-end accounting activities for the French entities in compliance with French GAAP and IFRS.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including IFRS reporting to Group Finance.
- Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate with external auditors.
- Supervise compliance with French tax regulations and manage tax declarations and audits in coordination with Group Tax.
- Ensure adherence to the internal control framework and support internal and external audits.
- Perform and review key accounting activities including balance sheet reviews, provisions, fixed assets, and inventory valuation.
- Act as a finance business partner to the manufacturing site, supporting operational teams on financial topics and projects.
- Participate operationally in the monthly closing process using SAP.
- Support process improvements and finance system evolution, including SAP developments.
- Lead and develop the accounting team, ensuring efficient organization, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Your Profile

- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and tax.
- Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience in audit firms or consulting is a plus.
- Experience in international or matrix organizations is advantageous.

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP.
- Solid understanding of French tax regulations.
- Experience with SAP ERP systems (SAP ECC / S/4HANA).
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Experience with financial controls and process improvement.

Personal Skills

- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Structured, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work effectively in a hands-on and collaborative environment.