Regional Finance Operations Director
About The Position
As Regional Finance Operations Director you will be report to the VP of Finance Americas, and will be overseeing Cost Control, Logistics, and Marketing Spends for the region. You will lead a team of 6 people. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES Drive proper Month-End process across the entire Americas cost base to ensure compliant financial statement, recorded on time, in line with Group Finance guidance and principles. Business Partner with key Senior Functions and Commercial Senior Leaders (Human Resources, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Marketing) providing guidance on budget spends, risk and opportunity assessments, performance management, cost efficiencies optimization. Define with the various stakeholders the relevant meetings and forums required to deliver a thoughtful LE / Budget process. Drive Build Budget and Forecast cycle, track operational spends and deliver main messages and adhoc analyses to the Market Finance leaders (accountable for Market P&Ls) Regional FD and Regional President Optimize Americas processes and performance measurement through streamlined analysis, reporting and benchmarks across the region – include but not limited to BBI tracker, P&L by category, Logistics drivers, FTE benchmarks, ROI analyses etc. Contribute to Exco and Group presentations preparation, build short and mid-term planning for topics in the Finance operations remit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred
- 12+ years experience in an analytical finance role, preferably with a consumer goods organization
- Prior experience in forecasting/ budgeting/planning processes and reporting / analytics
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to clearly present and communicate complex data analysis
- Advanced knowledge/ proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptable/flexible – able to multitask
- Professional/discreet/loyal
- Team player
- Accounting experience
Nice To Haves
- Prior Consulting experience a plus
- SAP experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive proper Month-End process across the entire Americas cost base to ensure compliant financial statement, recorded on time, in line with Group Finance guidance and principles.
- Business Partner with key Senior Functions and Commercial Senior Leaders (Human Resources, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Marketing) providing guidance on budget spends, risk and opportunity assessments, performance management, cost efficiencies optimization.
- Define with the various stakeholders the relevant meetings and forums required to deliver a thoughtful LE / Budget process.
- Drive Build Budget and Forecast cycle, track operational spends and deliver main messages and adhoc analyses to the Market Finance leaders (accountable for Market P&Ls) Regional FD and Regional President
- Optimize Americas processes and performance measurement through streamlined analysis, reporting and benchmarks across the region – include but not limited to BBI tracker, P&L by category, Logistics drivers, FTE benchmarks, ROI analyses etc.
- Contribute to Exco and Group presentations preparation, build short and mid-term planning for topics in the Finance operations remit.
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
- Dyson Product Discounts
- Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
- Vision & Dental Coverage
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
