Director, Business Planning & Analysis

Sonova USA Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Life/ad&D insurance

Disability coverage (STD/LTD)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Hearing aid discount for employees

Job summary

Sonova USA Inc. in Valencia, CA, seeks a strategic Finance Director to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis that drive profitable growth. Reporting to the Business Unit CFO, you will partner across functions and geographies to provide actionable insights and financial guidance in a global setting.

This role combines strong analytical skills with leadership, process improvement, and team development in a hybrid environment. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or business finance experience.
• Experience in medical device or Biotech a plus.
• Experience in multinational with product development and manufacturing.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis expertise.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Lean principles knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Deliver executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses for strategic investments.
• Partner with Operations, R&D and other functions for financial guidance.
• Drive automation and process optimization with planning tools.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain finance activities, including standard costing and variance reporting.
• Identify trends and risks and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

SAP experience

ERP systems

Data visualization

AI tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

Prophix

Excel

SAP ERP

Job description

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, Business Planning & Analysis

Valencia, CA (Hybrid 3 days)

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.

Key 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.
• Travel: Up to 5%

What You'll Bring

• Required Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Lean principles a plus
• 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or business finance experience within a multinational organization
• Experience in medical device or Biotech a plus
• 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
• Experience with AI tools, data visualization, and business intelligence platforms preferred
• 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

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
  • 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

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between: $180,000 - $235,000. 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 team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

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.