Financial Analyst
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
About Us
Dyson is a global technology enterprise. Were growing fast and our ambition is huge more categories more locations and more launched in the US in 2002 and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicagos Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales our service centers and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country.
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
Reporting to the Finance Manager Indirect Sales this position is responsible for accurate and timely completion of sales account planning and month end close for the US consumer business. This position will work closely with the Sales Team providing dedicated support at an account/channel level to understand financial performance and drive decisions to maximize profit.
Month End Close Forecasting and Reporting
Prepare review and confirm accuracy of promotional expense accruals for month end by customer and category they support
Provide dedicated support to accounts/channels to ensure operational plans are properly accounted for and included in forecast/budget process
Support Finance Manager Indirect Sales during annual budgeting process by driving key insights on accounts/channels they support
Help drive process improvements/automation in order to free up capacity for additional business partnering initiatives
Serve as a business partner to the US Sales Team
Build strong relationships and provide value added advice to Sales Team to ensure financial results are well understood and business results optimized
Partner with Sales and Demand teams to ensure plans at an account/channel level have been vetted financially
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested; i.e. ROI analysis to support promotional investment decisions
About You:
2 years of experience in an analytical finance role preferably with experience in a marketing or sales support function
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Prior experience in forecasting/ budgeting/planning processes and reporting / analytics
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to independently research and resolve tasks with awareness and motivation to collaborate when necessary
Ability to clearly present and communicate complex data analysis
Advanced knowledge/ proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Outlook required
SAP experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Empirical disciplined and a problem solver
Emotionally smart having positive intent
Ability to make sound decisions long-term commercial thinking
Compensation:$69600 - $87000 annually bonus opportunity
Benefits:
At Dyson how we reward you is linked to our high-performance 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:
401K with up to a 4% match
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Lifestyle benefits:
Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday Sick and Vacation Time
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
Generous Child Care Leave Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Dyson Product Discounts
Health benefits:
Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
Vision & Dental Coverage
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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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 colour religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Dyson vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, hair straighteners, hair stylers, air purifiers, humidifiers, hand dryers and lighting. Shop at Dyson.com for free shipping and warranty.