Senior Financial Analyst, Operations

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

Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, 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 (BOM) cost structures at the commodity and functional group levels. Ensure BOM costs integrated into financial forecasts are accurate, complete, and reflect risks and opportunities identified by sourcing, logistics, and engineering teams.

• Partner with the Inventory Accounting team to recommend and implement expense recognition policies (e.g., cost roll, standard cost amortization) 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 such as new product introductions or cost reduction initiatives. Support cost review forums and standard cost updates.

• 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 (CAPEX) such as capacity expansions, consolidations, and design changes. Evaluate financial impacts of key supply chain initiatives and provide actionable insights.

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by performing actual vs. forecast analyses for COGS accounts (e.g., QoQ, YoY, forecast-to-forecast). Identify variance drivers and incorporate business context to support financial reporting and management insights.

• Develop a deep understanding of finished goods flow and planning processes at Sonos. Utilize key planning inputs such as the Supply Plan, DC receipts, and Demand Forecast to support financial modeling and operational analyses.

• Leverage technology to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency, including driving improvements through Anaplan, Tableau, and other finance systems in partnership with Operations Finance and Tech teams.

• Act as a finance partner for business cases and decision support related to supply chain initiatives and contract negotiations. Responsibilities include reviewing agreements for policy compliance, quantifying financial exposure, and evaluating risks and benefits.

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 (e.g., Anaplan), ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and data visualization tools such as Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or MicroStrategy

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, both now and in the future.

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The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:

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. 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 of the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Please note that 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 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 (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required

• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as 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 to support your holistic well-being

• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: 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 accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.