Finance Director, Canada

Dyson GmbH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Finance Director in Toronto, responsible for overseeing the entire P&L for Canada. We are seeking an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial analysis and a track record in a leadership role to support our growth ambitions. As part of a high-performance culture, you will collaborate with a dynamic leadership team to drive profitability and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dyson Matching RSP contributions

Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Referral Program

Generous Dyson Product Discounts

Competitive Paid Time Off

Generous Maternity Leave Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience with full P&L ownership.
• Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proven leadership capabilities in developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Dyson Canada P&L and drive growth through investment analysis.
• Enhance profitability by improving financial controls and reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team to achieve business goals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business judgment

Data analytics

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

BS/BA

MBA or CPA/CMA preferred

Job description

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re 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 we’ve been recognized as one of the top employers to work for.In recent years, we’ve expanded our reach and grown exponentially across many teams, from digital and direct, to field sales, and our growing number of Dyson Demo stores.

We're 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 Dyson’s 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 non-financial)

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 fast-paced organization

Increase Finance’s 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 high-end consumer products company is preferred

Strong knowledge of modeling/forecasting, business planning, budgeting, management reporting

Methodical / driver-based 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

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.

Dyson Matching RSP contributions

Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Referral Program

Generous Dyson Product Discounts

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 [e-mail] for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t 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 [e-mail]

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