Hiring: Director, Business Planning & Analysis Company: Sonova Group Location: Santa Clarita, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:49:25 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Business Analysis, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, R, SAP, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or business finance experience within a multinational organization Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •Required Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred •Knowledge of Lean principles a plus •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 •Demonstrated capacity to influence decisions and navigate a matrixed organization •Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel capabilities •SAP or equivalent ERP system experience Compensation: •$180,000 - $235,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Medical, dental and vision coverage* Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!