Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

at Phonak in Aurora, Illinois, United States 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. Aurora (IL), United States Director of Financial Planning & Analysis 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... For full info follow application link. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account