Senior Manager Gross Margin and Performance (Operations)

Sonova Group; Alicante; Presencial; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hybrid working model

Training opportunities

Individual development plans

Descripción de la vacante

Sonova Group is seeking an Operations Gross Margin & Performance Senior Manager to drive profitability across our global manufacturing network. You will partner with Finance, Operations and IT to improve margin reporting and data quality, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Relocation to Alicante, Spain is welcome for candidates with the right to work in Spain. The role emphasizes governance, cost optimisation and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing

Formación

• 8-12+ years of experience in Operations Finance, manufacturing controlling or gross margin management within a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to partner with Operations leaders to drive margin improvements and profitability.
• Strong grasp of manufacturing processes, standard costing, productivity, labour, material and overhead drivers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the global Operations gross margin framework across manufacturing sites and regions.
• Analyze cost drivers to reveal opportunities for productivity and cost absorption improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and IT to enhance data quality and margin reporting.
• Identify and quantify profitability improvements and cost-optimisation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain global margin reporting standards and governance.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term operational planning.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Financial modelling

Process improvement

English language

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics

Herramientas

Power BI

Tableau

SAP ERP

Descripción del empleo

As our Operations Gross Margin & Performance Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in driving profitability and operational excellence across our global manufacturing network. Working at the intersection of Finance, Operations and IT, you will establish greater transparency into manufacturing performance, influence strategic decision-making, and help shape how we manage gross margin across our global operations. In return, you'll join a collaborative, international environment where your expertise will directly influence business performance while providing outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career development.

*** We welcome applications from candidates who are willing to relocate to Alicante, Spain, provided they already have the legal right to work in Spain ***

More About The Role

• Lead the global Operations gross margin framework, ensuring consistency, transparency and governance across all manufacturing sites and regions
• Drive visibility of operational performance by analysing key cost drivers including productivity, labour, material, overheads and fixed cost absorption
• Partner with Finance, Operations and IT teams to improve data quality, align financial systems and strengthen margin reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, challenge performance gaps and support cost optimisation initiatives with measurable financial impact
• Develop and maintain global standards for margin reporting, variance analysis and performance governance
• Translate complex operational and financial data into clear business insights that support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting and long-term operational planning

More About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related discipline, with 8-12+ years' experience in Operations Finance, manufacturing controlling or gross margin management within a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment
• Proven experience partnering with Operations leaders to drive manufacturing performance, improve operational efficiency and deliver measurable profitability improvements.
• Strong understanding of Operations, including manufacturing processes, standard costing, productivity, labour, material and overhead cost drivers, with the ability to translate operational performance into financial outcomes.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience using Excel, financial modelling and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau to support Operations performance management.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance and Supply Chain, building strong cross-functional partnerships to drive change.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and a track record of delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP
• Fluent in English, with Spanish language skills considered an advantage.
• MedTech or healthcare manufacturing experience would also be an advantage

More About What We Offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.