Finance Manager

MillerKnoll; Melksham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture designer located in Melksham, UK, seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across EMEA. This role requires expertise in accounting standards and a proven track record in financial reporting and compliance. Candidates should possess a Chartered Accountant qualification and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position supports the financial controller and offers opportunities for professional growth within the finance team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting/finance fields.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and compliance.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and integrity of financials.

Responsibilities

• Support month end tasks and manage monthly reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, VAT returns, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and adhere to regulations.

Skills

Fluent English

Good communication skills

Strong systems knowledge of automated accounting packages

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or CPA

Tools

PC based software programs

Job description

Overview

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.

Finance Manager - Job 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

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements in each of the geographies and legal entities.
• Support the management and improvement of the financial and transactional control framework within the EMEA region.
• Support the completion of all statutory, tax and regulatory reporting across EMEA - to include Financial Accounts, Corporation tax, VAT, Customs and others as required.
• Manage forecasting of cashflow.
• Manage international cross charges within the group.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with external auditors and ensure local regulations are adhered to.
• Support SOX program and Business Risk relationships in the region.
• Work with both the US tax team and external advisers on tax, tax planning and indirect taxation matters.
• Maintain the integrity of our consolidated finance system (OneStream).
• 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

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or CPA
• Strong systems knowledge of automated accounting packages and a strong knowledge of PC based software programs
• Experience (3+ years) in accounting/finance fields
• Must be fluent English speaking
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• 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. 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 [e-mail].