Dyson
Marketing Finance Analyst
Dyson, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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 since then operations have grown exponentially. 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:
Reporting to the Marketing Finance Manager, this position is responsible for accurate and timely completion of Brand Building Investments (BBI) planning and month end close for the US consumer business. This position will work closely with the US Marketing Team providing dedicated support managing expenses and analysis related to ongoing and proposed Brand Building Investments (BBI). In addition to expense management and analysis, this position will help increase the financial acumen of the Marketing Organization through partnering and coaching of basic financial concepts.MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES
Month End Close, Forecasting and Reporting
Lead monthly forecast meetings with Marketing Leadership Team and prepare accruals for month end closeUpdate BBI expense tracker to support month end close and monthly forecast processReconcile monthly BBI expenses and assist in development and communication of actual performance compared to budget, forecast and year over year resultsMaintain and update monthly cash forecast for media expendituresSupport Marketing Finance Manager during annual budgeting process maintaining budget templates, analysing year over year trends, and consolidating/implementing feedback from Marketing Leadership teamServe as a business partner to the US Marketing Team
Build strong relationships and provide value added advice to Marketing Team to ensure financial results are well understood and business results optimizedPartner with Marketing Team to ensure expenses are accurately reflected in the BBI expense trackerPerform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested to support marketing investment decisionsAssist Marketing team, when needed, opening purchase orders ensuring compliance to PO best practice guidelinesOther Requirements
Assist Marketing Finance Manager to think outside the box to identify problems and find solutions that drive efficiency within the Finance and Marketing OrganizationsAssist Accounts Receivable and Accounting with resolution of open deductions, accrual questions (when needed) and verifying and troubleshooting balance sheet reconciliations (prepaid and accrued liabilities)About you:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance2-3 years of experience in an analytical finance role, preferably with experience in a marketing or sales and marketing organizationPrior experience in forecasting/ budgeting/planning processes and reporting / analyticsStrong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to independently research and resolve tasks with awareness and motivation to collaborate when necessaryAbility to clearly present and communicate complex data analysisAdvanced knowledge/ proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook requiredSAP experience preferredStrong attention to detail and accuracyAdaptable/flexible – able to multi task and manage competing prioritiesConfident in building relationships and engaging with non-financial teamsOrganized self-starter with strong ability to work independently and in a team environmentBenefits:
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% matchCompany paid Life Insurance and AD&DFlexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)Lifestyle benefits:
Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation TimePre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)Generous Child Care Leave ProgramWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Dyson Product DiscountsHealth benefits:
Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage OptionsVision & Dental CoverageCompany paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityDyson 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.
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Reporting to the Marketing Finance Manager, this position is responsible for accurate and timely completion of Brand Building Investments (BBI) planning and month end close for the US consumer business. This position will work closely with the US Marketing Team providing dedicated support managing expenses and analysis related to ongoing and proposed Brand Building Investments (BBI). In addition to expense management and analysis, this position will help increase the financial acumen of the Marketing Organization through partnering and coaching of basic financial concepts.MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES
Month End Close, Forecasting and Reporting
Lead monthly forecast meetings with Marketing Leadership Team and prepare accruals for month end closeUpdate BBI expense tracker to support month end close and monthly forecast processReconcile monthly BBI expenses and assist in development and communication of actual performance compared to budget, forecast and year over year resultsMaintain and update monthly cash forecast for media expendituresSupport Marketing Finance Manager during annual budgeting process maintaining budget templates, analysing year over year trends, and consolidating/implementing feedback from Marketing Leadership teamServe as a business partner to the US Marketing Team
Build strong relationships and provide value added advice to Marketing Team to ensure financial results are well understood and business results optimizedPartner with Marketing Team to ensure expenses are accurately reflected in the BBI expense trackerPerform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested to support marketing investment decisionsAssist Marketing team, when needed, opening purchase orders ensuring compliance to PO best practice guidelinesOther Requirements
Assist Marketing Finance Manager to think outside the box to identify problems and find solutions that drive efficiency within the Finance and Marketing OrganizationsAssist Accounts Receivable and Accounting with resolution of open deductions, accrual questions (when needed) and verifying and troubleshooting balance sheet reconciliations (prepaid and accrued liabilities)About you:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance2-3 years of experience in an analytical finance role, preferably with experience in a marketing or sales and marketing organizationPrior experience in forecasting/ budgeting/planning processes and reporting / analyticsStrong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to independently research and resolve tasks with awareness and motivation to collaborate when necessaryAbility to clearly present and communicate complex data analysisAdvanced knowledge/ proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook requiredSAP experience preferredStrong attention to detail and accuracyAdaptable/flexible – able to multi task and manage competing prioritiesConfident in building relationships and engaging with non-financial teamsOrganized self-starter with strong ability to work independently and in a team environmentBenefits:
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% matchCompany paid Life Insurance and AD&DFlexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)Lifestyle benefits:
Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation TimePre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)Generous Child Care Leave ProgramWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Dyson Product DiscountsHealth benefits:
Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage OptionsVision & Dental CoverageCompany paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityDyson 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.
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