Senior Finance Analyst - FP&A

About Dyson

Dyson is a rapidly expanding global technology company with significant growth ambitions in new markets and locations. Established in the US in 2002, our headquarters reside in Chicago's Fulton Market district, with a workforce spread across field sales, service centers, and numerous Dyson Demo Stores nationwide. We emphasize a collaborative campus culture that fosters learning and social interaction, promoting personal and professional growth.

Role Overview

The Senior Finance Analyst in FP&A will play a critical role supporting the US division with a primary focus on cost analytics, forecasting, and overseeing performance management. This position demands a highly analytical individual capable of swiftly constructing financial models, extracting insights from complex data, and supporting fast, accurate decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with repair centers and retail operations to accurately forecast and report on overheads and other costs related to customer experience and service functions.

Key Duties

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze and manage cost centers, especially overheads and sales-related expenses.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost models differentiating fixed and variable elements sensitive to volume changes.
• Produce precise month-end reports including variance analysis against budgets and previous periods.
• Conduct in-depth investigations of cost, margin, and operational performance drivers.
• Rapidly transform data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Create scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide business choices.
• Provide support for business case development and quick-turnaround ad hoc analyses.
• Collaborate with various functions to facilitate planning and informed decision-making.
• Critically examine assumptions while identifying risks and trade-offs.
• Communicate well-substantiated insights to key stakeholders.
• Design and refine dashboards and managerial reports to enhance reporting quality and efficiency.
• Automate and streamline data reporting workflows using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and AI-based applications.
• Maintain consistency and reliability in reporting and forecasting outputs.
• Support monthly forecast cycles and performance evaluations, rigorously tracking variances.
• Ensure forecasts integrate current business conditions and identified risks.
• Drive continuous process improvements in reporting and analytical methodologies.
• Work alongside Finance Systems and Business Intelligence teams to enhance systems and reporting tools.
• Implement financial modeling and analytical best practices.

Candidate Profile

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Between 4 and 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or financial analytical roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including modeling and scenario analysis; knowledge of Power Query is beneficial.
• Strong capabilities in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with ERP and planning software, for example SAP.
• Comfortable employing AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Highly detail-oriented, fast-paced, and hands-on approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Effective communicator able to translate complex analysis into actionable insights.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous process enhancement.

Desired Qualifications

• MBA in Finance is advantageous.
• Experience with SAP and OneStream platforms.
• Background in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is preferred.

Compensation

Salary range is $84,800 to $106,000, complementary to bonus and benefits packages.

Benefits Offered

Financial Incentives

• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match.
• Company-covered Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
• Access to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).

Lifestyle Support

• Competitive paid time off including separate holiday, sick, and vacation days.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits where applicable.
• Generous child care leave program.
• Wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Discounts on Dyson products.

Healthcare Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options with multiple coverage levels.
• Vision and dental insurance coverage.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Diversity and Inclusion

Dyson is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace reflecting the diversity of our community. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities and make employment decisions without discrimination based on any protected characteristic.