Regional Finance Operations Director

About Us:

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002 and our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country. 

We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.   

About the Role:

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.

About You:

• 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 

• Prior Consulting experience a plus 

• 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 

• SAP experience preferred 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 

• Adaptable/flexible – able to multitask 

• Professional/discreet/loyal 

• Team player 

• Accounting experience

Benefits:

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter. 

Financial benefits: 

• 401K with up to a 4% match 

• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D 

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) 

Lifestyle benefits: 

• 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 

Health benefits: 

• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options 

• Vision & Dental Coverage 

• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 

Salary: $168,000-210,000 + annual bonus opportunity

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.