Financial Analyst

Dyson • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Indirect 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 – Indirect 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
• 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

Benefits

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 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
• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level