Director, Business Planning & Analysis

Sonova AG•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•$180,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Finance Director to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis activities that drive profitable growth and informed decision-making. Reporting to the Business Unit CFO, this role serves as a key business partner to leaders across multiple functions and geographies, providing actionable insights, financial guidance, and operational support in a dynamic, global environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys combining strong analytical skills with strategic thinking, process improvement, and team leadership.

Requirements

Required Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred
CPA, CMA, or equivalent
10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or business finance experience within a multinational organization
Must have experience working for a medium to large multinational corporation with product development and manufacturing
Strong financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis expertise
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strategic mindset with strong business and financial acumen
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence decisions and navigate a matrixed organization
Experience with financial planning and forecasting tools, including Prophix or similar platforms
Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel capabilities
SAP or equivalent ERP system experience
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean principles a plus
Experience in medical device or Biotech a plus
Experience with AI tools, data visualization, and business intelligence platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
Deliver executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and analysis that provide visibility into business performance, risks, and opportunities.
Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support strategic investments and key business initiatives.
Partner with leaders across Operations, R&D, and other functions to provide financial guidance and support business decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimization, and the use of planning tools such as Prophix and AI-powered solutions.
Support manufacturing and supply chain finance activities, including standard costing, inventory analysis, and variance reporting.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused finance organization while developing and leading high-performing teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Hearing aid discount for employees and family
Internal social recognition platform
D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups