Lead Finance Analyst

Lead Finance Analyst – In House Manufacturing Finance

Description:

The In House Manufacturing (IHM) Finance Team is the core finance business partner for Dyson’s IHM Operations function comprising of global manufacturing activities of Dyson Digital Motors (DDM).  The IHM Finance team assists these functions in delivering key operation objectives. The team’s goal is to develop and maintain a flexible and collaborative working relationship with the stakeholders to achieve all common objectives of the IHM Operations Function.

We are seeking a Lead Finance Analyst to join our In-House Manufacturing Finance Team to support various aspects of manufacturing cost management.  The incumbent should possess a good background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, and an understanding of manufacturing finance with a keen eye for detail to support business decisions and work closely with key stakeholders to drive manufacturing finance performance.  Occasionally, the incumbent will also work support ad hoc analysis that the team are involved in

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of Dyson’s in house manufacturing technology and processes.

The role is based in Singapore and reports to the Finance Manager – IHM Finance.

Accountabilities:

• Prepare detailed manufacturing cost analysis and modelling to support business planning and decision-making
• Assist in month-end close activities and analysis of manufacturing finance performance.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and financial forecast
• Review key processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies as well as to drive process improvements, manufacturing efficiency and cost savings
• Support stakeholders at the in-house manufacturing sites to achieve site goals and objectives
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as require

Skills:

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent post-graduate qualification with manufacturing and costing experience
• At least 5 to 6 years of relevant work experience in financial planning and analysis
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in SAP is a plus
• Naturally inquisitive, comfortable interrogating existing processes and systems and problem-solve
• Experience working across functions and cultures, with remote teams
• Excellent personal and business presentation skills, particularly in presenting financial information to non-finance managers and directors
• Assertive and able to influence peers and upwards
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Independent, with a strong sense of operational discipline and ability to meet deadlines

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.