Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance

Overview 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 hybrid position requires a combination of remote work and in‑office collaboration.

Qualified applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Sonos Boston office and be expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week. 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.

Responsibilities 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 other 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 and 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.

Basic Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Recognized as a functional SME in operations finance, with a track record of improving methodologies, tools, or processes.

Strong ability to influence and communicate across global, cross‑functional teams, adapting messaging to different audiences. High level of autonomy and ownership, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead complex workstreams independently. Experience driving cross‑functional alignment on complex financial topics with competing priorities.

Demonstrated ability to mentor peers and elevate team capability through knowledge sharing and informal leadership. Strong problem‑solving mindset with strategic thinking across 6–12 month horizons. Operates with high integrity, curiosity, and proactive communication, anticipating stakeholder needs and driving clarity.

Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting An Open Time Off policy (OTO) with no tenure‑based vacation accruals 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year Paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage Company‑paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance Voluntary benefits, including voluntary life, AD&D, accident, and pet insurance Mental health benefits to support holistic well‑being A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD Compensation The base pay range for this role based on geographic location is $114,000 to $142,300. The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate’s geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. Employees in high‑cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility. Visa Sponsorship Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. EEO & Disability Accommodation Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr