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Senior Finance Analyst - FP&A

Dyson · Chicago, IL · $84,800–$106,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you built a model quickly to support a decision. What shortcuts did you take and which did you avoid?

What they are checking: Whether they balance speed with accuracy, which the posting calls out directly.

How do you partner with operations leaders who do not like being told their costs are too high?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge spending while staying a trusted partner instead of the cost police.

Tell me about an insight from your analysis that changed how a business spent money.

What they are checking: Whether their work leads to action, which is the real point of FP&A support.

What would you do

Overhead costs at the repair centers are 15 percent over budget. How do you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can break down a variance into causes and bring fixes rather than just reporting it.

Your forecast was off by a lot last quarter. How do you explain it and what do you change?

What they are checking: Whether they own forecast misses and improve the method rather than defending the old number.

How would you present a cost savings opportunity to a store operations leader?

What they are checking: Whether they frame savings in ways operators can accept and act on without hurting the customer experience.

About the work

How would you build a cost forecast for repair centers and retail stores in a fast-moving business?

What they are checking: Whether they can model overheads and service costs with drivers that let leaders see what changes the numbers.

What cost drivers would you use for owner experience and service costs?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what really drives service cost, like repair volume, parts and labor per job.

How do you handle long-range planning when the business is opening new stores and adding categories?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan with uncertain growth assumptions and make those assumptions visible.

What tools do you use for large data sets and dashboards, and how do you keep them reliable?

What they are checking: Whether they can generate insights from data at scale without errors creeping into reporting.

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The full job description

As published by Dyson.

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 The Senior Financial Analyst will support FP&A for the US business, with a strong focus on cost analytics, forecasting, and performance management . This is a highly analytical, fast-paced role requiring someone who can build models quickly, generate insights from data, and support decision-making with speed and accuracy . The Senior Finance Analyst FP&A will partner will support repair centers and retail stores to provide timely and accurate forecasting, reporting and analytics around Overheads, and Other costs related to owner experience and service. Key Responsibilities FP&A & Cost Management • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes • Manage and analyze cost centers (primarily overheads and cost of sales) • Build and maintain cost models (fixed vs. variable drivers, volume sensitivity) • Deliver accurate month-end reporting with clear variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods Analytics & Insights • Perform deep-dive analysis on cost, margin, and performance drivers • Translate data into clear, actionable insights quickly • Build scenario and sensitivity models to support business decisions • Support business cases and ad-hoc analysis with fast turnaround Business Partnering • Partner with functional teams to support planning and decision-making • Challenge assumptions and highlight risks and trade-offs • Present clear, data-driven insights to stakeholders Reporting & Tools • Develop and improve dashboards and management reports • Automate and streamline reporting processes • Leverage Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools to improve speed and accuracy • Ensure consistency across reporting and forecasting outputs Forecasting & Performance Management • Support monthly forecast cycles and performance reviews • Track and explain variances with strong analytical rigor • Ensure forecasts reflect current business trends and risks Continuous Improvement • Identify and implement process and reporting improvements • Partner with Finance Systems/BI teams on enhancements • Apply best practices in financial modeling and analytics About You • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field • 4–7 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience • Advanced Excel (modeling, scenario analysis; Power Query a plus) • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) • Familiarity with ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP) • Comfortable using AI tools to improve productivity • Fast, hands-on, and detail-oriented • Strong problem-solving mindset • Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver quickly • Clear communicator who can turn analysis into insight • Proactive and continuously improving processes Is a plus to have any of the following: • MBA in Finance • SAP & OneStream experience • Experience in a CPG industry Compensation: $84,800 - $106,000 plus bonus and benefits. 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 Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at americas.talentacquisition@dyson.com for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-ONSITE D yson 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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