iRobot

Senior Financial Analyst, EMEA

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Goods, BiotechnologyIndustries

Employment Type

Full time

Introduction

As the leading global consumer robotics company, iRobot enables people to do more in taking care of their home. We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the EMEA Business Unit. With exposure to the GM & VP of the region, as well as the rest of the EMEA Leadership Team, this cross functional role will be primarily responsible for the forecasting and strategic planning of the region. Partnering with financial counterparts in other areas of the business, the Senior Financial Analyst will bring thoughtful analysis and business insights to enhance our forecast accuracy.

What You Will Do

  • Be a business partner to the EMEA organization, supporting them with financial analyses and insights that enables the team to make sound business decisions
  • Clear understanding of the regional/channel P&Ls, explaining growth drivers and deviations from budget to the regional leadership team and driving actions to deliver performance.
  • Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and business planning - liaising with stakeholders on key business decisions.
  • Drive the monthly and quarterly financial forecast process ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the global process run across the organisation.
  • Deliver ad-hoc analysis or projects required by the regional manager and director to better understand and improve the local financial position.
  • Develop and implement tools and processes for tracking financial targets and identifying issues.
  • Liaise with DTC to better understand and bridge operational performance to financial expectations.
  • Collaborate and align with the Accounting team on the month end close process and methodologies, ensuring that we meet HQ deadlines.
  • Thorough analysis of variances vs. forecast, budget, and prior year including price/volume analysis and gross margin bridges.
  • Lead continuous process improvements, recommending standardization and optimization through innovation and leveraging best practices.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

  • Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • Experience with business partnership and becoming part of the business team to support all functions, ideally in a global company.
  • Strong business acumen with ability to propose positive business solutions, insights and actions from data and analysis.
  • Have a history of working with data sets, in some cases large and frequently changing, and be able to consolidate and automate functions to reduce processing times of reporting.
  • Proficient with Hyperion, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Adaptable and collaborative working style that is comfortable within a high energy, fast-paced environment and handle multiple concurrent projects.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to present data in a clear and concise manner to senior and executive leaders.

Skills

Financial Analysis
Forecasting
Strategic Planning
Budgeting
Business Planning
Variance Analysis
P&L Management
Financial Reporting
Month-end Close
Process Improvement

iRobot

Designs and manufactures consumer cleaning robots

About iRobot

iRobot designs and builds intelligent robots for home use, with a focus on making household maintenance easier and healthier. The company is best known for its Roomba robot vacuum, which was first introduced in 2002 and has sold millions worldwide. iRobot's products utilize advanced cleaning, mapping, and navigation technologies to efficiently clean homes. Unlike many competitors, iRobot emphasizes a commitment to social justice and inclusiveness in its workplace, ensuring a respectful environment for all employees. The company's goal is to provide effective home maintenance solutions while promoting equality and accessibility in its hiring practices.

Atlantic City, New JerseyHeadquarters
1990Year Founded
$29.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage
HSA & FSA
401(k) contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life & disability insurance
Generous time off
Great discounts
iRobot product discounts

Risks

Co-founder Colin Angle's new startup could increase competition and talent drain.
Failure of Amazon's acquisition plan may hinder strategic growth opportunities.
Recent layoffs indicate potential financial instability and affect employee morale.

Differentiation

iRobot pioneered consumer robots with the Roomba, setting industry standards since 2002.
The company integrates advanced mapping and navigation in its cleaning technologies.
iRobot emphasizes inclusiveness and equality, fostering a respectful work environment.

Upsides

Increased interest in smart home ecosystems boosts demand for iRobot's advanced products.
Self-emptying and powerful vacuums align with consumer preferences for convenience.
Growing home automation market offers expansion opportunities for iRobot's product offerings.

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