Financial Analyst, Commercial FP&A - OpEx

Sonos • Boston, MA

96d • $86,000 - $107,000

About The Position

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. The Commercial FP&A team is seeking a Financial Analyst to support OPEX planning, reporting and to help drive insights and decisions through data. In this role, you will serve as a trusted business partner and advisor to the commercial organization. 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 office locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, consulting, or a related field.
• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, with the ability to work with large data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP accounting principles, accrual accounting, full P&L structure, and budget management processes.
• Qualified applicants must be able to work from an office location for part of (or the majority of) the work week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FP&A business partnering in a consumer electronics, retail, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize data from multiple sources for forecasting and planning.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to break down complex issues and identify solutions.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to stakeholders with varying levels of financial literacy.
• Experience with Google Workspace and collaborative project tools.
• Familiarity with SAP (or other large ERP systems) and Anaplan (or similar cloud-based planning tools).
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, Snowflake and data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, adapt to change, and maintain a high standard of integrity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual planning and monthly forecasting process with business partners; maintain planning calendars and input templates in Anaplan; analyze forecast-to-forecast variances with clear explanations.
• Collaborate with Accounting during month-end and quarter-end close to ensure accurate accruals and analyze results against forecast.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to develop actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and drive business growth.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for OPEX variance drivers versus Plan and Forecast; support consolidated OPEX storytelling in partnership with the Core FP&A team.
• Provide inputs and identify risks & opportunities in support of the weekly P&L flash process.
• Partner with Finance Systems teams to develop tools and reports that enhance forecast accuracy and insight; support system upgrades and implementations.
• Identify and lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and transparency in reporting and performance.
• Support key business partners through ad hoc analysis and project work.
• Collaborate on long-term financial planning efforts and strategic projections for supported functions.

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 required
• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 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 to support your holistic well-being
• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees