Senior Financial Analyst (Operations Finance)

Requirements Success requires deep expertise in cost accounting and supply chain finance, strong systems fluency, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions without direct authority Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Data/Analytics OR bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in finance, FP&A, or operations finance 8+ years of experience in FP&A, Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Inventory Accounting, preferably in a multinational consumer products, technology, or manufacturing environment Deep expertise in supply chain finance and cost accounting, including logistics cost modeling, inventory flows, BOM costing, and standard cost cycles Strong understanding of GAAP, gross margin drivers, and financial statement linkages (P&L, balance sheet, inventory valuation) Proven ability to lead complex analyses and influence cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., supply chain, sourcing, product, accounting) without direct authority Advanced proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling, including scenario modeling and large dataset synthesis Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills Hands-on experience with enterprise finance tools: Anaplan (or equivalent planning tools) SAP (S/4HANA preferred; costing/inventory modules) Tableau / SAP Analytics Cloud / MicroStrategy SAP AO (preferred) Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and system enhancements with strong attention to detail (Desirable) Recognized as a functional SME in operations finance, with a track record of improving methodologies, tools, or processes (Desirable) Strong ability to influence and communicate across global, cross-functional teams, adapting messaging to different audiences (Desirable) High level of autonomy and ownership, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead complex workstreams independently (Desirable) Experience driving cross-functional alignment on complex financial topics with competing priorities (Desirable) Demonstrated ability to mentor peers and elevate team capability through knowledge sharing and informal leadership (Desirable) Strong problem-solving mindset with strategic thinking across 6–12 month horizons (Desirable) Operates with high integrity, curiosity, and proactive communication, anticipating stakeholder needs and driving clarity What the job involves The Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance is a senior individual contributor within the Sonos Operations Finance organization, supporting a global operations ecosystem managing ~$1B in annual COGS This role acts as a subject matter expert and strategic finance partner, driving complex financial analysis, influencing cross-functional decisions, and advancing financial processes across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain domains This position is responsible for owning and evolving key components of the company’s cost structure, delivering forecasting and variance insights, and leading cross-functional initiatives that improve financial transparency, operational efficiency, and margin performance The role reports to the Manager, Operations Finance Partner with Global Operations organizations to shape, model, forecast, and continuously optimize key COGS drivers - including logistics, tariffs, manufacturing costs, and other COGS accounts - translating operational complexity into actionable financial insights that influence business decisions Influence and guide cross-functional alignment on cost recognition methodologies by partnering closely with Accounting, and business stakeholders to evolve scalable policies and processes that ensure GAAP compliance, operational practicality, and reporting accuracy Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners in establishing and governing standard costs, driving alignment across new product introductions, supplier transitions, and cost optimization initiatives through structured reviews, proactive risk identification, and data-driven recommendations Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance standard processes, systems, and data integrity, partnering with Operations Finance and Anaplan/Supply Chain System teams to improve scalability, transparency, automation, and decision-making effectiveness across the organization Partner with operational and finance leaders to evaluate strategic investments and business initiatives, developing ROI frameworks and scenario analyses that incorporate both COGS and capital impacts, while guiding stakeholders through trade-offs, risks, and financial implications Collaborate closely with Accounting, Operations teams during close cycles to analyze and communicate COGS variances (actual vs. forecast, QoQ, YoY), synthesizing operational and financial drivers into clear narratives that support executive visibility and informed decision-making Build strong cross-functional relationships across planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and operations teams to deepen understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics and integrate business insights into financial forecasting, modeling, and strategic planning Influence the evolution of forecasting tools, analytics capabilities, and reporting infrastructure (e.g., Anaplan, Tableau, SAP/AO) by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy, operational transparency, scalability, and user adoption Act as a highly collaborative finance partner in business cases, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations, helping stakeholders assess financial impacts, surface strategic risks and opportunities, and drive well-informed, enterprise-minded decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr