Financial Analyst

About the role

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

General purpose

Conducts activities in support of large projects or major business units. Typical assignments provide exposure to more complex financial concepts / issues / activities. Participates in the preparation of highly detailed and complex analyses and research for financial forecasts and projections.

Essential functions

• Conducts activities in accordance with GAAP and established MillerKnoll guidelines.
• Conducts financial analysis using advanced and/or specialized accounting and finance principles, concepts, theories and techniques.
• Assists in development of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Works with internal and external sources to collect, validate, and interpret complex data, with the ability to lead communication of more detailed technical information.
• Continuously increases personal knowledge of the organization and personal business acumen through ongoing learning activities.
• Conducts activities with limited supervision and shares unusual issues or situations with leadership.
• Works independently on complex problems / projects that are broad in nature requiring thorough understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals.
• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in a professional financial environment.

Skills and abilities

• Knowledge and expertise in financial planning and analysis.
• Must have well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess analytical skills necessary to analyze problems and generate new ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, define and resolve problems, projects, and programs.
• Proven ability to accomplish desired objectives and outcomes by influencing individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

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 accommodation 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.