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SOMFY Group

Builds motors and connected controls for homes and buildings

Finance Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Hoofddorp, Netherlands
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a comparable field.
  • Proficiency in Dutch and English, spoken and written.
  • At least five years of relevant experience in a finance role within an international or multi-entity environment.
  • Demonstrable experience with financial reporting, monthly and annual closing, and consolidation processes.
  • Experience with VAT and tax filings, preferably across multiple countries.
  • Experience with external audits and collaboration with accountants and tax advisers.
  • Knowledge of financial systems and ERP environments.
  • Strong analytical and structured approach, with the ability to translate financial information into clear insights, concrete actions, and reliable decision-making, while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to communicate financial topics clearly to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate effectively with internal and external parties.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented approach, resilience, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to maintain oversight in a dynamic environment with deadlines and multiple entities.
Responsibilities
  • Lead financial management for the BENELUX, Finland, and Denmark, analyzing financial needs and translating them into action plans and reliable reports for management decisions.
  • Ensure accurate financial administration and compliance with processes, internal controls, standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings across multiple entities.
  • Prepare financial reports on revenue, costs, inventory, and cash flows.
  • Monitor intercompany agreements and internal recharges.
  • Initiate and support improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting.
  • Ensure the correct use of financial systems.
  • Support management with reliable financial information for informed decision-making.
  • Deliver required statistical reports to government authorities accurately and on time.
  • Manage statutory liability declarations and submit annual accounts to the Chamber of Commerce.
  • Prepare VAT and other tax filings in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Finland.
  • Work with external tax advisers and accountants on tax matters and year-end closings.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external accountants during the annual audit.
  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering engagement and professional expertise.
  • Contribute to cross-department collaboration and promote an integrated way of working.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with SAP.

About the company

SOMFY Group designs and manufactures motors, controls, and connected systems for openings and closures in homes and buildings. Its products automate shutters, blinds, curtains, gates, garage doors, and other access points, combining mechanical movement with electronic controls. The group serves manufacturers, installers, building professionals, and household users through an international network of brands, production sites, and distribution operations. Its connected-home offering lets occupants coordinate equipment, adjust living conditions, and manage access or security from digital interfaces. Founded in 1969, SOMFY Group is headquartered in Cluses, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cluses, France

Founded

1969

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