VPK Group - Administrative, Accounting and Financial Manager (M/F)

VPK Paper and VPK Packaging France, members of VPK Group (€2 Billion turnover, 6500 employees in Europe), are suppliers of recycled papers and corrugated cardboard packaging. Our continuous growth is based on a commitment to sustainable development, a solid financial structure, and close, long-term relationships with our customers and employees. We are looking for our future Accounting & Tax Manager France (M/F) to join our headquarters in Lille for a strategic scope (~€600M turnover, about ten companies, 13 sites), the Group's primary scope. Reporting to the Finance Direction France, you will hold a strategic role in the reliability of financial information within a structured and demanding environment (SAP, monthly closings in 4 working days). As a true accounting expert, you will lead statutory accounting activities and ensure the overall performance of the French accounting system, in close collaboration with our Shared Services Center based in Belgium, which is fully integrated into operations, particularly regarding supplier activities. Your main responsibilities: Lead and guarantee the quality of accounts:

Supervise the general accounting of the Group's companies in France; Ensure the compliance of accounting operations with current standards; Guarantee the reliability and consistency of financial data. Supervise complex operations (cut-off, provisions, estimates) Ensure the monitoring of fixed assets;

Contribute to closings and legal obligations:

Supervise annual closing work; Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, and notes; Produce tax returns (including tax integration) and ensure their security (role of France tax expert); Prepare and draft legal documents related to the approval of accounts.

Support company performance:

Participate in the continuous improvement of financial processes; Identify and deploy automation and simplification levers (SAP); Strengthen internal control mechanisms with an appropriate level of formalism (pragmatism); Advise Management on accounting, tax, and financial issues; Be a key contact for statutory auditors and external partners.

Management of the CSP model & management: - Directly supervise 2 experienced accounting managers (right hands);

Manage the relationship with the CSP (notably the supplier team dedicated to France); Monitor quality, deadlines, and service levels; Evolve the organization in a fluid and integrated manner.

What we offer you: Full-time CDI – Executive status (Cadre) Attractive remuneration: €52K to €65K depending on your experience, over 13 months Variable based on objectives: €6K 100% covered family health insurance Vacation bonus: €800 Transport allowance for days worked

Higher education in accounting or finance (DSCG, Master CCA, Business School specializing in Finance); Significant experience of at least 5 years in a similar role; Mastery of French accounting standards and good understanding of IFRS; Experience in a multi-entity environment and/or Shared Services Center is appreciated Solid skills in management and team coordination; Professional English to operate in an international environment; Rigor, autonomy, organizational skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally; Pragmatism and results orientation