Description
Job title -Finance Manager, Herman Miller Europe
Department - Finance
Reports to EMEA Financial Controller
Location Melksham, UK
Job summary
The Finance Manager will support the EMEA Financial Controller, supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance team. The individual will be responsible for performing month end tasks, managing and producing monthly reporting. They will support the oversight of tasks such as accounts payable, VAT returns, and financial reporting elements for EMEA entities and branches. The Finance Manager will also help monitor cashflow and payments and liaising with the wider finance organisation.
Working with the US financial team to ensure all corporate deadlines are met and appropriate planning is made around US GAAP, tax, SOX and business risk. The Finance Manager will also work with external auditors, bankers and other advisors to the business.
The role will also support any ad hoc projects that come from the wider business.
The Finance Manager will be able to demonstrate ambition to grow and develop to become one of the future leaders of Herman Miller Finance.
Specific responsibilities
1. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the monthly financials in line with local statutory requirements and US GAAP. Include maintaining a network of local external accountants and advisors across EMEA.
2. Ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements in each of the geographies and legal entities.
3. Support the management and improvement of the financial and transactional control framework within the EMEA region.
4. Support the completion of all statutory, tax and regulatory reporting across EMEA – to include Financial Accounts, Corporation tax, VAT, Customs and others as required.
5. Manage forecasting of cashflow.
6. Manage international cross charges within the group.
7. Co-ordinate and liaise with external auditors and ensure local regulations are adhered to.
8. Support SOX program and Business Risk relationships in the region.
9. Work with both the US tax team and external advisers on tax, tax planning and indirect taxation matters.
10. Maintain the integrity of our consolidated finance system (OneStream).
11. Supporting Europe Finance Director and Europe Financial Controller as required.
Company requirements
Health & Safety; ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own, employees, contractors and visitor safety in accordance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999.
Compliance; ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.
Job holder requirements
12. Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or CPA
13. Strong systems knowledge of automated accounting packages and a strong knowledge of PC based software programs
14. Experience (3+ years) in accounting/finance fields
15. Must be fluent English speaking
16. Good communication skills, written and verbal.
17. Based in the UK
Company values
Design for the good of humankind
We are difference-makers
We are all extraordinary
We are better together
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.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.