Senior Financial Analyst, Sales

Dyson•Chicago, IL

1d•$83,200 - $104,000•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

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
Minimum 5 years in a Financial Analyst role required, preferably with experience with a sales function
Advanced knowledge/ proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
Proven experience analyzing and resolving issues around forecasting and budgeting
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
Adaptable, self-motivated, and committed to continual improvement

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process for US sales accounts, including preparation, review, and validation of promotional expense accruals by customer and product.
Drive monthly forecast meetings with business partners.
Highlight risks and opportunities versus targets and collaborate to drive actions that improve profitability.
Deliver detailed, data-driven insights on account and channel performance to the Finance Manager, supporting volume and promotional strategy decisions.
Serve as a strategic partner to the US Sales Team, promoting a deep understanding of financial performance.
Provide targeted, value-added guidance to support retail decisions that maximize profitability.
Collaborate with Sales and Demand teams to ensure all account and channel plans are vetted, financially sound, and integrated into business forecasting and budgeting.
Identify, develop, and implement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and create capacity for higher-value work.
Conduct scenario modeling and ROI evaluations to support promotional investments and key initiatives.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects as required.

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