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Senior Financial Analyst (New Product Financial Planning & Analysis) (119800D)
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JOB INFORMATION
Date Updated: 2/10/2021 1:02:18 PM
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst (New Product Financial Planning & Analysis) (119800D)
Marketing Title Senior Financial Analyst (New Product Financial Planning & Analysis)
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Career Ladder: Finance/Financial Analyst-Senior
Last Updated: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
Last Approved: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
GENERAL PURPOSE
Leads specialized finance-related activities in support of multiple/large projects/ functions or major business units/product lines. Area supported is a major element of the organization’s business/operations. Develops and/or oversees the preparation of highly detailed and the most complex analyses and research for financial forecasts, projections and reports. Assignments typically provide exposure to the most complex financial 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.
Conducts activities in accordance with GAAP and established Herman Miller guidelines.
Confers with leadership and internal business partners on unusual issues/situations and in identifying reporting requirements.
Coordinates /oversees and liaisons with Herman Miller finance, both domestic and international.
Develops and independently implements work strategies to achieve desired results.
Influences business decisions by effectively forecasting, preparing and presenting financial forecasts.
Leads activities in support of multiple/large projects/ functions or major business units/product lines.
Leverages extensive internal/external contacts at all levels in the organization. May provide support on special projects, as they arise, such as business acquisitions, divestitures or new products.
Provides professional mentoring to less experienced team members. Summarizes financial performance, identifies key performance indicators, and facilitates action plans to address significant risks and opportunities.
Works with cross-functional areas to identify and implement continuous process improvements.
Works with cross-functional areas to identify and implement continuous process improvements.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Additional Essential Functions
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Through understanding of design of Hyperion, manufacturing cost and variance allocations, data intersections and Herman Miller reporting structures.
• Manage overall plant and product line reporting process, including data loading and analysis.
• Lead the compilation and loading of annual plan by plant, product line and vertical market.
• Actively participate in the cross functional Hyperion Administration team responsible for the overall design and maintenance of the Hyperion applications.
• Maintain, modify and test rule changes in the Hyperion application and maintain the related design documents.
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 Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent. MBA preferred.
6 + years of experience in professional finance position.
Licenses and Certifications
CPA – Certified Public Accountant or CTP – Certified Treasury Professional/CCM – Certified Cash Manager 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.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
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.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Additional Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge of Excel and Visual Basic Applications.
Knowledge of Hyperion.
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 everyone. 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.