The Finance Manager, as cash and cost custodian, partners with Global Supply Chain and Group Finance to deliver enterprise and functional key objectives.
From time to time, the incumbent will also work on scenario modelling, analysis and projects to provide insightful analysis for decision making by the senior management function in Dyson.
This role reports into the Head of Finance, Group Operations Finance.
About the Role
Trusted business partner to Global Supply Chain, Group Finance to embed and strengthen IBP process and planning outcome
Spearhead and establish operations and financial performance review cadence with stakeholders
Lead KPIs review and reporting, being one source of truth across the organisation
Deep understanding in operations, demand and supply risks and opportunities, translate to financials implication to drive profitability and cashflow optimization
Strong controlling mindset to drive governance and influence cost conscious culture through cross functional collaboration
Lead projects and business case modelling to optimize cost, cash and maximise investments
Provide timely, accurate, insightful management reporting and analysis
Drive transformational projects and portfolio rationalization, review of key processes to drive continuous improvement
Develop strong relationship with key stakeholders and senior executive partners, acting as a key point of contact for financial risks and opportunities
Build capabilities, attract, grow and retain talents
About You
Qualified Accountant or equivalent post graduate qualification
At least 8 years of relevant work experience
Experience and knowledge in S&OP and financial KPIs
Experience in rigorous financial analysis and comfortable with large database
Ability to understand concepts and ideas quickly and model data in meaningful ways
Embrace changes and transformation, proven track record in establishing new finance process and governance
Energetic, engaging, growth mindset, comfortable working in matrix organisation and challenging status quo
Naturally inquisitive - comfortable and willing to interrogate existing process and systems
Proactive in proposing ideas to challenge status quo
Excellent personal and business presentation skills, in particular the presentation of financial information to non-finance managers and directors
Assertive and able to influence upwards and across functions
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.
Dyson solves real-world problems and creates better products through the application of engineering, science, design and creativity. It is a family-owned, global technology company, founded by Sir James Dyson who remains at the helm alongside his son Jake.
Since inventing the first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner, the DC01, Dyson has consistently invested in research and development to improve its products and technologies radically. Dyson offers products across a growing range of areas: floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare including formulations, lighting, hand drying, and most recently audio. Dyson continues to expand into new areas.
Today, Dyson sells products in more than 80 markets, has 450 Dyson stores worldwide and is available in all major technology and beauty retailers. Dyson has global headquarters in Singapore and major technology campuses in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its global team of engineers, scientists and software developers are focused on developing technology-enabled products which work better and which people love to use. Key areas of focus have included high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics, machine learning and aerodynamics.
Beyond products, to encourage an inventive future, Dyson is also inspiring the next generation of engineers and inventors through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award.
The Dyson family applies its problem-solving approach in other fields, and established Dyson Farming in 2012. It is one of the largest farming businesses in the UK, extending to 36,000 acres across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. It is a family-owned enterprise unlike any other, focussed on long-term investment in British farming and the countryside to grow tasty and nutritious food.
