Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial FP&A - OpEx

Sonos•Santa Barbara, CA

63d•Hybrid

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. 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 or Santa Barbara office locations. 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. Key responsibilities include managing planning and forecasting with business partners, supporting monthly and quarterly close and reporting, overseeing OPEX budgets, developing financial models, and delivering actionable insights through data analysis. This position requires strong collaboration and communication skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a thoughtful, proactive approach to projects. We welcome candidates who are eager to contribute, willing to learn, and open to navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 5+ 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 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) 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!