Senior Financial Analyst, Operations
At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you'll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives. This role is a hybrid position, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston & Seattle offices.
The Senior Financial Analyst is a critical member of the Sonos Operations Finance team, supporting over 30 cross-functional partners who collectively manage ~$1B in annual COGS. As a trusted advisor to the global operations organization, this role is responsible for delivering core financial processes such as monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and quarterly earnings support. The analyst will provide strategic decision support, including business case modeling and ROI analysis for Operations initiatives, and partner closely with sourcing, logistics, engineering, and accounting. Additionally, this role will play a key part in advancing financial systems, tools, and KPI tracking, helping drive efficiency and margin improvement.
Success in this role requires a strong understanding of the three financial statements, working knowledge of GAAP accounting, and the ability to communicate clearly across global cross-functional teams. Attention to detail, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment are essential. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Operations Finance.
What You'll Do
- Establish and maintain purchase information records and regularly analyze Bill of Materials cost structures at the commodity and functional group levels.
- Partner with the Inventory Accounting team to recommend and implement expense recognition policies and drive alignment on inventory valuation methodologies to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinate with Product and Operations teams to set, review, and update standard costs in alignment with key business milestones.
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving standard costing processes, tools, and system effectiveness across the supply chain and finance functions.
- Oversee and perform ROI analysis for investments in sustaining products, including both COGS and capital expenditures.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by performing actual vs. forecast analyses for COGS accounts.
- Develop a deep understanding of finished goods flow and planning processes at Sonos.
- Leverage technology to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
- Act as a finance partner for business cases and decision support related to supply chain initiatives and contract negotiations.
What You'll Need
Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a technology-related field OR Bachelor's degree in the same fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in FP&A, inventory accounting, or a related finance role.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, gross margin drivers, and familiarity with both P&L and balance sheet structures.
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional business partners and managing operating budgets.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting supply chain functions within a multinational consumer products, technology, or manufacturing company.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize large datasets and extract insights using analytical tools.
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including the ability to build robust financial models.
- Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset, especially around processes and systems.
- Prior experience with financial forecasting tools, ERP systems, and data visualization tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with global business partners across varying levels of financial literacy.
- Highly self-motivated and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex topics and steep learning curves independently.
- Able to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of personal ownership and accountability.
- Brings high energy, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias for action and problem-solving.
- Passionate about cross-functional collaboration and driving optimal outcomes while balancing constraints and stakeholder needs.
- Operates with high integrity, intellectual curiosity, self-awareness, and proactive communication.
Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don't have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.
Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer.
The base pay range for this role based on geographic location is: $86,000 and $107,000. The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate's geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
- An open time off policy so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge
- 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
- Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- A generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition
- Short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition
- Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
- Mental health benefits
- A generous employee discount program
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