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Dyson

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need a finance/accounting degree, CPA preferred, 8+ years in analytical finance, team leadership, forecasting skills, Excel expertise, SAP knowledge, attention to detail, and strong decision-making abilities.
  • You will lead financial forecasting and budgeting, enhance promotional ROI, coach sales teams, report performance, manage a team of analysts, and support strategic financial decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred
  • 8+ years' experience in an analytical finance role, preferably with a consumer goods organization
  • Prior experience in forecasting/ budgeting/planning processes
  • Experience leading people and teams preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to clearly present and communicate complex data analysis
  • Advanced knowledge/ proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Adaptable/flexible – able to multitask
  • Professional/discreet/loyal
  • Team player
  • Ingenious-empirical, disciplined and a problem solver
  • Attuned-emotionally smart, having positive intent
  • Shrewd-make sound decisions, long-term commercial thinking
  • Architect-setting and raising the bar, providing clarity and honest, coaching, developing talent

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical and process leadership to sales teams, and Sales leadership.
  • Lead an effective monthly forecasting process.
  • Direct the annual budgeting process.
  • Improve the ROI of our promotional spending by re-designing and implementing the promotional approval process to maintain tight control over spending.
  • Coach sales teams to support development of financial acumen.
  • Serve as a business partner to the Sales Directors.
  • Provide effective monthly performance reporting.
  • Advisor and gatekeeper on the financials for sales activities like retailer expansion strategies, annual promotional calendars etc.
  • Ensure the financial point of view is effectively represented in key decisions.
  • Lead and develop a team of Sales Finance Analysts.
  • Support close, effective collaboration between Sales Finance Analysts and Sales partners.
  • Coaching of direct report to ensure their developmental progress and successes; Establish clear meaningful developmental plans for each direct report and provide coaching and support towards their progression.
  • Build and motivate the team to serve as effective business partners for the Sales Organization.
  • Fulfill other duties as needed.
  • Month end reporting requirements.
  • Develop and recommend improvements to current operating procedures.
  • Special projects and ad hoc analysis.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Finance Manager role?

The Finance Manager will provide analytical and process leadership to sales teams, lead the forecasting and budgeting processes, improve the ROI of promotional spending, and serve as a business partner to the Sales Directors.

Is this position permanent?

No, this is a fixed-term role.

What qualifications are required for the Finance Manager position?

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, with a CPA preferred. Additionally, 8+ years of experience in an analytical finance role is necessary.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to clearly present complex data analysis. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required as well.

Does the Finance Manager have any team leadership responsibilities?

Yes, the Finance Manager will lead and develop a team of Sales Finance Analysts, providing coaching and establishing development plans for each direct report.

What financial benefits are offered for this position?

Financial benefits include Dyson Matching RSP contributions, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, an employee referral program, and generous product discounts.

Are there any lifestyle benefits included?

Yes, lifestyle benefits include competitive paid time off, a generous maternity leave program, and an employee assistance program.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Prior experience in forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes, as well as experience leading people and teams, is preferred.

Is there support for diversity and inclusion within the workplace?

Yes, Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community and ensures reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for persons with disabilities.

How can candidates request accommodations during the recruitment process?

Candidates can contact Dyson’s Talent Acquisition at americas.talentacquisition@dyson.com for assistance with reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

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Dyson

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.