Financial Analyst - Direct Sales

Dyson; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Dyson product discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Dyson, a global technology company, seeks a Finance Manager – Direct Sales to own the US consumer business month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting. You will partner with the Sales team to understand financial performance and influence profitability across accounts and channels.

The role requires 2+ years in analytical finance, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. SAP experience is a plus, and the position offers a comprehensive benefits package in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an analytical finance role (marketing or sales support preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Month End Close, Forecasting and Reporting for US consumer business.
• Prepare and confirm accuracy of promotional expense accruals by customer and category.
• Provide dedicated support to accounts/channels for forecast and budgeting inputs.
• Drive insights in annual budgeting and partner with Sales teams on financial plans.
• Identify and drive process improvements/automation to enable more business partnering.

Skills

Analytical finance

Forecasting

Problem solving

Excel advanced

Data presentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

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 the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's 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.

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 the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's 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.

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

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Direct 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 – Direct 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
• Bachelor’s 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: $69,600 - $87,000 annually + bonus opportunity

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

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account

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

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, 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.