Dyson

Working Student - Finance

Germany - Cologne Office Part time

About the role

Join Dyson’s Finance team in Germany as a Working Student and gain hands-on experience with one of the world’s most innovative technology brands!

You’ll actively contribute to the development and execution of our Finance strategy, diving into the 4 Ps of Finance - Product, Pricing, Performance Reporting & Planning.

If you’re analytical, creative, and enthusiastic about finance, this role is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in business finance all while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

 

Working policy

At Dyson, our vibrant campus culture is built on in-person collaboration, creativity, and shared learning. Working side by side not only fuels our innovation but also creates a strong sense of belonging. To nurture this dynamic and inclusive environment, we do not offer a regular hybrid working arrangement.

About responsibilities:

  • Dive into the 4 Ps of Finance - Product, Pricing, Performance Reporting & Planning

  • Provide business partnering support with cross-functional teams on business cases and strategy to access the financial viability of innovations in the new product pipeline.

  • Design, develop and run quarterly process to calculate Terms, Promo and Other Cost of Sale’s inputs for all finished goods development projects

  • Provide Business partner support to different functions, supporting budget development, financial performance management and finance input for decision making/special projects

  • Provide timely, accurate and insightful analysis on product cost to support milestone, financial health checks, change management and risk and opportunity tracking.

Technical:

  • Support with the reporting and tracking of performance of month end procedures, including integrity checks, journal postings, etc

  • Supporting the reporting of ‘Exceptional’ spend, including:

    • facilitating their queries and arranging invoicing

  • Supporting with ad-hoc statutory tasks, such as the roll forward of Group valuations, mid-year reporting, etc. 

  • Perform month-end close activities and providing accurate and timely financial submissions

About you

  • Working towards or have achieved a Bachelor degree in Business Management, Accountancy, Finance or related discipline (with 1 year or less working experience will be eligible)

  • Able to demonstrate how you have applied your technical knowledge and skills (financial, analytical and numerical skills) to solve problems, either through your university projects or past internship experience

  • Committed to learning about finance, how our business operates and the financial considerations that decisions are based upon

  • Happy to build your own networks to collaborate and learn from the experts around you

  • Professional and articulate to actively participate in discussions

  • Passionate about Dyson and our technology to help us meet our ambitious future.

 

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Accountancy / Finance / Economics with an interest in Finance.

  • Available to work part-time as a working student (preferably 20 hours per week) starting in October 2025.

  • Strong interest in Finance and Accountancy.

  • Fluent in both English and German (written and spoken).

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for Dyson’s products and a willingness to learn the technical details behind them.

  • Creative, resourceful, quick-thinking, and able to contribute fresh ideas.

  • Flexible and a committed team player, willing to take initiative and go beyond the job description.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

  • Comfortable building relationships across functions and with diverse stakeholders.

 

Benefits

  • Discount on Dyson products
  • Subsidies for sports activities
  • ​​​​​​​Bike leasing
  • Allowance for local public transport or parking space at the office
  • 30 days annual holiday (considering a 5 days working week)
  • Weekly meal voucher
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme


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.