Europe Finance Controller

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.

EMEA Financial Controller

Melksham - SN12 6GN

Hybrid working available

Job summary

The EMEA Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in the EMEA Finance Team and will be responsible for a range of duties including leading a team of 8 people, managing all financial reporting elements for EMEA entities and branches, and reporting to the Europe Finance Director, supporting them on all financial matters. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of accounting in entities and branches in the EMEA region. Leading and developing the EMEA Financial reporting and transactional teams. Responsible for all statutory, tax and regulatory reporting across EMEA entity and branches. Support the Europe Finance Director as required. To work within the requirements of the Company’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems

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.

Responsible for overseeing month end and year end closes and audits.

Responsible for managing and improving the financial and transactional control framework within the EMEA region.

Line manage and develop the EMEA Financial Reporting and Transactions Teams.

Responsible for all statutory, tax and regulatory reporting across EMEA – to include Financial Accounts, Corporation tax, VAT, Customs and others as required.

Responsibility for cash management and cash forecasting across the EMEA region.

Simplification of existing systems, processes, and business models.

Member of the European Finance Leadership team.

Supporting the EMEA region and wider global group, as required.

Ad hoc tasks and projects as required

Job holder requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACMA / ACCA)

Minimum 4 years financial reporting experience in medium/large company

Minimum 3 years line management experience

Strong accounting standards knowledge

Experience of leading month and year end closes and audit

Experience of preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and filing tax returns

Strong communicator at all levels

Strong multi-tasker – able to balance and prioritise multiple requirements at once.

SOX control experience (desired)

Experience of accounting in a manufacturing environment (desired)

Company values

Design for the good of humankind

We are difference-makers

We are all extraordinary

We are better together

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.

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