Senior Finance Analyst - FP&A

Dyson•Chicago, IL

6d•CA$114,400 - CA$143,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will support FP&A for the US business, with a strong focus on cost analytics, forecasting, and performance management. This is a highly analytical, fast-paced role requiring someone who can build models quickly, generate insights from data, and support decision-making with speed and accuracy. The Senior Finance Analyst FP&A will partner will support repair centers and retail stores to provide timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analytics around Overheads, and Other costs related to owner experience and service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
4–7 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience
Advanced Excel (modeling, scenario analysis; Power Query a plus)
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Familiarity with ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP)
Comfortable using AI tools to improve productivity
Fast, hands-on, and detail-oriented
Strong problem-solving mindset
Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver quickly
Clear communicator who can turn analysis into insight
Proactive and continuously improving processes

Nice To Haves

MBA in Finance
SAP & OneStream experience
Experience in a CPG industry

Responsibilities

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Manage and analyze cost centers (primarily overheads and cost of sales)
Build and maintain cost models (fixed vs. variable drivers, volume sensitivity)
Deliver accurate month-end reporting with clear variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods
Perform deep-dive analysis on cost, margin, and performance drivers
Translate data into clear, actionable insights quickly
Build scenario and sensitivity models to support business decisions
Support business cases and ad-hoc analysis with fast turnaround
Partner with functional teams to support planning and decision-making
Challenge assumptions and highlight risks and trade-offs
Present clear, data-driven insights to stakeholders
Develop and improve dashboards and management reports
Automate and streamline reporting processes
Leverage Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools to improve speed and accuracy
Ensure consistency across reporting and forecasting outputs
Support monthly forecast cycles and performance reviews
Track and explain variances with strong analytical rigor
Ensure forecasts reflect current business trends and risks
Identify and implement process and reporting improvements
Partner with Finance Systems/BI teams on enhancements
Apply best practices in financial modeling and analytics