Financial Manager; Operations Financial Planning & Analysis

Position: Financial Manager (Operations Financial Planning & Analysis)
Why join us?  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 Miller Knoll 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 Miller Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE Leads finance activities in support of major business units, product lines, or operational functions. Partners with business leaders to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and deliver actionable insights. Oversees forecasting, planning, and analysis activities, translating complex financial data into clear recommendations that improve operational and financial outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPartner with business unit and operations leaders to understand objectives, evaluate performance, and drive actions that improve financial results

Lead the development of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy

Provide insights into key drivers of performance, including cost, productivity, and profitability, and recommend actions to address risks and opportunities

Analyze manufacturing and/or product line performance, identifying trends and supporting data-driven decision-making

Support strategic initiatives such as capital investments, cost optimization, in sourcing/outsourcing, and process improvements

Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for leadership, enabling informed business decisions

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and other business partners to improve processes and deliver business outcome

Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and tools to enhance efficiency and insight generation

Ensure financial data integrity and alignment with company policies while maintaining a focus on enabling the business

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Additional Essential Functions Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives aligned to business priorities

Influence and support change management efforts across the organization

Provide mentorship and professional development for team members

Contribute to enterprise-wide finance initiatives and best practicesQUALIFICATIONSTo 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 Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred6+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, operations finance, or business-facing finance roles2+ years of experience leading or mentoring finance professionals

Skills and Abilities

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance

Proven ability to influence decisions and partner effectively with leaders at all levels

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Strong communication skills, with experience presenting financial concepts to non-financial audiences

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency

Proficiency with financial systems, data tools, and standard business software PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical…