Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Who we are At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change, Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters. Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Aurora, IL | Hybrid 3 days On-Site Sonova is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis across North America. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role is responsible for aligning U.S. financial plans with company objectives while providing senior leadership with clear performance insights that guide strategic decision-making. This leader will drive financial performance by partnering with commercial and operational teams to support sales performance, commercial leadership, and P&L management, while continuously improving FP&A processes and financial reporting capabilities. The Director will play a key role in creating a standardized and harmonized financial reporting structure that enables business leaders to better understand performance drivers and take action to improve results. Responsibilities: Regional FP&A Leadership Lead regional FP&A processes across entities including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning Interface with the North America finance organization and global finance leadership to align business expectations and financial results Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other business functions to develop financial projections and business strategies Develop and manage the FP&A calendar to align finance and business teams on key deliverables Drive process efficiency and reporting improvements using advanced planning and reporting tools Build strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization Financial Reporting & Business Performance Oversee the development and delivery of monthly financial reporting and business review materials for senior leadership Drive financial accountability across P&L performance, cash flow, and key financial metrics Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends or risks impacting business performance Provide analysis and insights to support month-end and half-year reporting processes Analytical Business Insights Analyze financial performance trends and collaborate with leadership to develop action plans to address performance gaps Lead strategic and analytical initiatives across the region and U.S. finance organization Partner with leadership teams to identify financial data needs and develop analytical solutions Support development of data visualizations and reporting insights for senior leadership Customer Loan Strategy & Commercial Partnership Oversee development and refinement of the customer loan strategy to meet customer and competitive needs Partner with the commercial organization to equip sales teams with customer financing solutions Work with the sales organization to evaluate and provide appropriate loan solutions for customers Identify process improvement opportunities across customer-facing and back-office loan processes Monitor the loan portfolio to identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies More about you Education Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field MBA or CPA preferred Experience 12+ years of corporate finance experience 6–8+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in recent roles Minimum 6 years in financial analytical roles Strong knowledge of corporate accounting principles Experience supporting commercial leadership, sales performance, and P&L management Process-driven mindset with strong focus on continuous improvement Hands-on leader able to balance big-picture thinking with operational execution Global orientation and ability to work effectively in diverse organizational environments Strong project management experience with ability to structure complex initiatives Experience with SAP, Cognos, BI platforms, and data visualization tools Proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience with SAP Cloud Analytics and advanced AI-enabled analytics tools A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you! We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact wholesale [email protected] Sonova Human Resources What we offer: 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 Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD) PTO, floating Diversity Day, paid holidays* Paid parental bonding leave Employee Assistance Program Career growth opportunities Tuition reimbursement Hearing aid discount for employees and family Internal social recognition platform *Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location. This role's pay range is between: $162K to $235K . This role is also bonus eligible. How we work: At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals while driving innovation and performance. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status. 161914