Senior Financial Accountant (Statutory France) (m/f/d)

Senior Financial Accountant (Statutory France) (m/f/d)

Full-time | Hybrid | Kraków

We’re looking for Senior Financial Accountant (Statutory France) for Amer Sports’ office in Kraków.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant with French to support our accounting and financial activities. You will be responsible for coordinating accounting data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and carrying out accounting activities within your assigned scope, while ensuring compliance with legal, tax and accounting requirements.

What you will be doing

• Financial Accounting, Statutory Reporting & Closing
• Centralize and analyze accounting and financial data for the assigned French entities
• Ensure the quality of accounts in line with statutory, Group, IFRS and local GAAP requirements
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
• Prepare and review accounting entries and propose accounting entry schedules across Group, corporate and analytical accounting
• Check the quality of transactions performed by the shared accounting centre and ensure that errors are identified and corrected
• Financial Analysis, Controls & Process Improvement
• Analyze accounting and actual financial data and identify anomalies, accounting malfunctions or potential fraud
• Implement and apply internal control rules and Group financial policies, particularly those related to SOX
• Identify and propose improvements to accounting procedures
• Create dashboards and monitoring and analysis tools
• Participate in the implementation of accounting and reporting tools across general accounting, cost accounting and reporting
• Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
• Control and support the calculation and reporting of taxable income and deferred tax
• Prepare or review periodic tax returns and related documentation, including VAT returns, tax credits and Transfer Pricing Documentation
• Ensure the correct application of current legal, accounting and tax requirements
• Monitor accounting and tax developments and alert management of any non-compliance or potential risks
• Contribute to legal restructuring activities where required
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Performance
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of budgets and quarterly forecasts within the assigned scope
• Analyze actual financial results and identify deviations from budget or forecast
• Alert management in the event of deviations
• Support financial analysis and monitoring within the assigned scope
• Group Finance Projects, Audit & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Participate in Group Finance projects involving new reporting and internal control tools, accounting and financial methodologies, processes and directives
• Ensure their effective operational implementation within the French entities
• Collaborate with project teams on the operational application of new accounting and financial requirements
• Act as a backup for the line manager in relations with statutory auditors
• Support cross-functional Finance activities as required

What you need to succeed

• Experience & Education
• 4 to 6 years of experience in an accounting role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management required
• Expert knowledge of the financial statement production process
• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Knowledge of accounts and international accounting standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of local French accounting
• Knowledge of tax
• Knowledge of SOX
• Systems & Tools
• Proficiency in Office 365
• Familiarity with business software/ERPs, including SAP, BlackLine and CoStar
• Languages
• High proficiency of French in both written and spoken communication
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.

What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
• Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
• Interviews: 2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
• Language check: A conversation checking the proficiency level of French.
• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

First application date: 8 October 2026

Employment type: Full time

Amer Sports

Amer Sports is a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. Our brands are known for their detailed craftsmanship, unwavering authenticity, and premium market positioning. As creators of exceptional apparel, footwear, and equipment, we pride ourselves on cutting-edge innovation, performance, and designs that allow elite athletes and everyday consumers to perform their best.

With over 15,400 employees globally, Amer Sports’ purpose is to elevate the world through sport. Our vision is to be the best sporting goods company in the world. With corporate offices in Helsinki, Munich, Kraków, New York, and Shanghai, we have operations in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100+ countries. Amer Sports generated $6.6 billion of revenue in 2025. Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more information, visit www.amersports.com.

Location: Zabłocie 43B, 30-701 Kraków