Senior Finance Analyst - North America Contract

Why join us? 

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE
Leads specialized finance-related activities to support the MillerKnoll Americas Contract segment. Partnering with business leaders and other finance counterparts, this individual will support the company with financial analysis, forecasts, projections, and strategic planning. This role is also responsible for analyzing business trends, vetting new business opportunities, and creating recommendations for management. Assignments typically provide exposure to complex financial and business-related concepts, issues, and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with Management to provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support through proper financial analysis, collaboration and critical thinking.
• Provide and summarize financial analysis and performance to senior leadership on business initiatives, new opportunities, strategy, and risks & opportunities.
• Coordinates /oversees and liaisons with MillerKnoll finance, both domestic and international.
• Develops and independently implements work strategies, financial models, and budgeting tools to achieve desired results.
• Influences business decisions by effectively forecasting, preparing and presenting financial forecasts.
• Leverages extensive internal/external contacts at all levels in the organization and confer with leadership & internal business partners on unusual issues/situations.
• May provide support on special projects, as they arise, such as business acquisitions, divestitures or new products.
• Works with cross-functional areas to identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Conducts activities in accordance with GAAP and established MillerKnoll guidelines.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent. MBA preferred.
• 6 + years of experience in professional finance position.
• CPA - Certified Public Accountant Preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Highly developed and thorough knowledge and expertise in finance area of specialty resulting in the confidence to advise, influence and partner with various groups to affect change, guide business decisions and identifying reporting needs.
• Must have well developed interpersonal, communication skills and facilitation skills.
• Highly developed analytical skills necessary to analyze problems and generate new ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, define, and resolve complex problems/projects/programs as well as the ability to identify trends and issues.
• Proven ability to accomplish desired objectives / outcomes by influencing individuals at all levels, including internal and external management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and implement policy and procedures in key areas.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and manage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller office environment including a thorough understanding of financial software, Herman Miller information systems, data warehouse and ability to use Business Intelligence tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.