Senior Finance Analyst

Dyson; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology enterprise in Toronto is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Commercial Business Team. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management. The ideal candidate has a university degree in finance, with at least 4 years' experience in financial analysis within a CPG or technology company, and strong analytical skills in Excel and SAP. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Financial benefits including Dyson matching RSP contributions

Generous paid time off

Dyson product discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ of experience in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Proven understanding of commercial finance.
• Able to build strong relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Business Director to deliver business targets.
• Analyze monthly business financial results and prepare reports.
• Identify and report risks and opportunities related to promotions.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills in MS Excel

Experience with SAP

Business partnering

Creative problem-solving

Strong leadership skills

Education

University degree in finance or accounting

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Anaplan

Vistex

Job description

About us

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.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will act as a business partner supporting the Commercial Business Team, providing financial leadership through value added financial reporting, planning and analysis. In this role, you will work in partnership with the Business Director to accurately report and control financials and investment for the respective channel in Dyson Canada. You will be responsible for delivering resolutions to problems and executing and delivering small to medium, low complex projects.

You will be located in downtown Toronto, just a few blocks from the CN Tower and steps away from some of the world's best venues, restaurants, shops, and the underground path

Specifically, you will be involved in–

• Business Partnering: Work closely with the Business Director and Commercial Business Team to deliver against annual targets by channel and support the analysis and financial impact of business strategies and initiatives.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Responsible for analyzing monthly business financial results by category and channel; prepare reports, provide commentary, and share monthly P&L results and recommend corrective actions when results fall short of business targets.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the Building Blocks process and develop projected P&L. Track, identify, and report risks and opportunities related to promotions, gross margin, and additional costs.

• Risk Management: Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities; recommend mitigation options or escalate as required.

• Process Improvement: Identify and drive process and cost optimization opportunities within the business.

• Ad-hoc Analysis: Deliver timely and insightful ad-hoc analyses to guide commercial decision-making

About you

A dynamic, enthusiastic and collaborative professional who –

• Has a university degree, with a finance or accounting concentration

• Has 4+ years’ of solid experience in financial analysis and business partnering with marketing and / or sales departments in a CPG or Technology company.

• Is able to demonstrate advanced analytical skills in MS Excel, SAP. Experience with Anaplan and Vistex is a strong asset.

• Has a proven understanding of commercial finance

• Strong Leadership skills

• Is able to build strong relationships across the business

• Works well in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Finds process improvements and efficiencies

• Manages time exceptionally well, is able to balance and execute multiple priorities

• Has high attention to detail and accuracy

• Identifies creative solutions to business problems

• Acts as a role model for Dyson Behaviors and the Dyson Spirit

Benefits

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.

Financial benefits:

• 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
  

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 [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]