Finance Director Canada
Finance Director Canada
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About Us:
Dyson is a global technology enterprise. Were growing fast and our ambition is huge more categories more locations and more people. Dyson launched in Canada in 2006 with our headquarters in the heart of Toronto where weve been recognized as one of the top employers to work for recent years weve expanded our reach and grown exponentially across many teams from digital and direct to field sales and our growing number of Dyson Demo stores.
Were committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating developing and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.
About the Role:
The Finance Director (FD) for Canada will report to the VP of Finance Americas with a strong dotted lined to the Managing Director (MD) Canada. The FD is responsible for the entire Dyson Canada P&L and will partner with the Canadian Leadership Team to drive profitable growth through rigorous investment analysis discerning cost and working capital management and sound financial guidance to the organization on key business decisions. He/she will continue to build a world class finance team to ensure that the Canadian market is able to achieve the business goals and Dysons ambition. The Finance Director will work closely with Finance partners based in the Americas region and Dyson Business Service (DBS).
Financial stewardship of Canadian business
Enhance profitability through robust financial control and reporting
Provide guidance to commercial decision areas of the business through robust analysis at both a strategic and operational level
Continuously improve investment appraisal process / techniques across all investment types to ensure Dyson generates highest return possible
Input into formulation of Canadian strategy via strong historical financial analyses and monitoring the impact of latest trends on financial results
Identify and lead cost savings opportunities to increase bottom line profitability
Champion the Dyson finance strategy core pillars of integrity and commercial success throughout the Canadian business
Keep Dyson Canada in adherence to all local regulations and requirements including statutory financial reporting local taxes etc.
Hold internal shared service providers accountable for their performance to SLAs
Improve Canada working capital leveraging all levers
Manage Accounts Receivable relationships with Retailers ensuring revenue is maximized whilst risk is eliminated
Business Partner with the various departments including the Canada Managing Director Leadership Team Regional and Global Finance Teams
Create strong working relationships both cross functionally and at all levels of management team within Canada and across Dyson regionally and globally
Partner with Sales Marketing and Operations peers in Canada to improve operational efficiency and cross functional ways of working
Challenge current methods and provide innovative solutions to drive efficiencies and increase profitability
Support the Canada MD and Leadership team to achieve the best Commercial decisions to drive the sustainable and profitable growth
Partner with DBS Regional Finance Global Finance and DBS to deliver expected performance and implement global initiatives in Canada
Management and Reporting of Americas Financial Performance
Provide accurate monthly reporting of performance detailing variances from budget and target
Continual improvement of P&L and KPI Reporting (financial and nonfinancial)
Evolve business reporting moving towards real time data to enable faster and more accurate decision making
Own budget and forecast process to ensure risks and opportunities are identified and understood through review and challenge of commercial managers
Own cash related metrics and working capital
Develop and coach members of the Canadian Finance Team
Lead and motivate the finance team to ensure their potential is maximized
Coach develop and lead direct reports in all areas of people management
Continuously improve the finance organization to meet the agility required of a fastpaced organization
Increase Finances involvement in decision making within the functional areas for which they are responsible
Fulfill other duties as required
Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role
Fix things that you can see need fixing
About You:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance with strong financial analysis experience and full P&L ownership
BS/BA required; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred
Prior experience with a technology or highend consumer products company is preferred
Strong knowledge of modeling/forecasting business planning budgeting management reporting
Methodical / driverbased business planning capability
Strong reputation for objectivity and seasoned business judgment
Ability to earn trust and confidence of business partners; positive attitude and strong team player
Previous experience managing multiple initiatives and changing priorities
Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels of the organization
Ability to understand and create value from data analytics to impact the business
Ability to clearly present and communicate complex data analysis
Prior leadership roles with ability to develop teams
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated previous success in a fast paced and agile environment
Benefits:
At Dyson how we reward you is linked to our highperformance culture. But its about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial lifestyle and health benefits we support whatever stage of life youre in and the moments that matter.
Financial benefits:
Dyson Matching RSP contributions
Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
Employee Referral Program
Generous Dyson Product Discounts
Lifestyle benefits:
Competitive Paid Time Off including Floater Holiday Sick and Vacation Time
Generous Maternity Leave Program
Employee Assistance Program
Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds dont think alike and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Dyson is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Dyson will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Americas Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
