Senior Finance Manager

Dyson GmbH; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Support professional to provide analytical and operational finance for the GB&I market. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, leading performance reviews, and acting as the main finance contact for audits. Candidates should be qualified accountants with a solid experience in financial planning and analysis, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Life assurance

Discounts on Dyson machines and retail purchases

Free bus travel to and from campus

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days

Free on-site lunches, fruit, and hot drinks

Access to on-site sports centre and gym

Private medical and dental insurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Commercial/FP&A roles.
• Previous experience of managing a budget process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Lead monthly P&L review with SLT.
• Act as main finance contact for GB and Ireland audits.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Influencing

Time management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Dyson is dedicated to solving everyday problems through disruptive technology. We're driven by progress, innovation, and relentless improvement. While our engineers lead the way, every team at Dyson contributes to our mission with a problem-solving approach, always authentic and supporting growth.

About The Role

Reporting to the GB&I Finance Director you will provide analytical and operational finance support to the GB&I market as well as being the main point of contact for the EMEA and Group teams for any finance matters. The role will be based in Malmesbury.

Oversee the budgeting and quarterly forecasting process within the market. Work closely with the Demand and Sales planning team as well as the GB&I Leadership Team to agree on timelines and deliverables for each part of the business.

Lead monthly P&L review with SLT to share results and performance vs relevant comparators. Provide insightful commentary and highlight risks and opportunities

Work with other members of the market finance team to establish a total market view of volume and profit for the current month. Ensure that Regional leadership are kept informed on current performance.

Act as the main finance contact for the GB and Ireland audits: collating and supplying evidence to auditors, liaising with internal teams, and responding to operational and process-related queries.

Lead weekly and monthly EMEA reporting requirements

Business partner Head of sales and KAMs on certain key retailers across GB&I

Support FD with specific/ ad hoc requests from Global and Regional leadership

About You

A bias for action, with high levels of resilience and drive, able to see the strategic big picture but also to roll sleeves up and get into the detail and delivery of financial projects.

Energetic, engaging and pacey, with high EQ and the ability to motivate and inspire in a matrixed environment.

Clear communicator; decisive and excellent influencer.

Able to challenge all areas of activity, especially elements that ‘have always been done’ and recommend new approaches to meet financial objectives.

An effective and credible thought partner - commercially minded with a good grasp of key financial drivers and strong contract management skills.

Excellent analytical ability with a great attention to detail

A team player with a positive, ‘will do’ attitude

The ability to operate in a fast moving environment where plans often change on a weekly or even daily basis

Good communication skills with the ability to make Financial information accessible to non-Financial leads

Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict deadlines

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years experience in Commercial/FP&A roles

Previous experience of managing a budget process

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounts on Dyson machines and retail purchases
• Free bus travel to and from campus (from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, and Swindon)

Lifestyle

• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days (plus bank holidays)
• Free on-site lunches, fruit, and hot drinks
• Access to on-site sports centre, gym, hair salon, and lifestyle assistance
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Option to purchase additional holiday days

Health

• Private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Digital GP services
• On-site physiotherapy and GP services
• Prescription service
• Fertility treatment support

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