Financial Controller

Why join us?

HAY is where everyday designs are reimagined. Wherever we look, we discover design – and every piece we create is an answer to a question. Collaboration is at the heart of HAY. Drawing inspiration from art, architecture, and fashion, we work with the best international designers to experiment with new materials, new technologies, and new ideas. Our goal is to create affordable, long-lasting products that are highly considered, quietly forward-thinking, and relevant to real life.
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 HAY 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 HAY to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Do you have a great sense for numbers, excel, accounting, as well as strong analytical skills? Are you fluent in English, and want to work in an international organization? Would you like the opportunity to become part of an iconic design brand with a completely unique culture and community?

If yes, please read on!

At our office facilities by the harbor edge in Horsens, you will become part of an energetic office community, consisting of approx. 130 colleagues looking forward to welcoming you in our team from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter. The position is a Maternity Cover lasting approx. one year.

About the job

As a Financial Controller in our team, you will be part of a group of five passionate and dedicated colleagues within our Finance department. Together with the other staff, you are responsible for ensuring that all tasks are carried out with the desired quality and to the agreed deadlines.

Furthermore, the documentation and the office are generally in systematic order, so that the workflows in the finance department for HAY ApS are always clear and uncomplicated. In cooperation with your general manager, you are responsible for establishing and developing effective work processes and procedures that ensure the above.

More specifically, your tasks will include:

• Controlling for HAY ApS and its subsidiaries incl. reporting package to stakeholders in the US
• Annual Accounts processes for the HAY group in collaboration with the rest of the controlling team
• Co-lead as point of contact to auditors and advisors in Europe based entities.
• Assistance with preparation of plan/budget – including coordination and distribution of cost center budgets
• Monthly-end reporting for a number of HAY entities as well as maintaining and improving reporting standards
• Support to our Compliance team regarding CSRD/ESG reporting
• Assist in driving and optimizing accounting processes in the accounting team. This includes the development and maintenance of controls and tools, e.g., standard working papers and accounting guides.
• Miscellaneous ad hoc.

Are you the Financial Controller we are looking for?

Role expectations

• You are characterized by taking initiative, being service minded and solution-oriented, and you thrive on a busy everyday life
• You work structured, are able to make independent decisions, and have a good overview – even when things are going fast
• As a colleague, you contribute with good humor to our open an informal working environment
• You will have a large interface in your daily work, it is important that you as a person is outgoing and a good communicator
• At the same time, you know when to act and when to use your diplomatic skills to ensure optimal cooperation with your colleagues.
• We also attach great importance to your persistence and focus on detail

Experience required

• You have an education as a Cand. Merc. Aud., HD, Auditor or similar
• Preferably supplemented by experience from an internationally company or other work where you have worked with financial statements, budgeting, and monthly reporting
• You have good IT skills and is a super-user of Excel
• Your sense for numbers and accounting is strong, as well as your analytical skills
• Danish and English is fluent in both your writing and speech

You want to be a part of HAY?

Then do not hesitate to send us your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than Sunday 22 September 2024. We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis.

If you have any further questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact John Cain at [email protected]

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. HAY 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 [email protected].