Manager, Operations Finance

This role is a hybrid position

Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Seattle or Boston office.

The Manager, Operations Finance is a critical member of the Sonos Operations Finance organization, supporting more than 30 cross-functional partners who collectively manage ~$1B in annual COGS. As a trusted advisor to the global operations organization, this role is responsible for delivering core financial processes—including forecasting, variance analysis, and quarterly earnings support—while also providing strategic decision support across manufacturing, logistics, trade compliance, engineering, and accounting.

This leader will oversee key components of the company’s cost structure, drive cross-functional financial alignment, and advance financial systems and tools that enable efficiency, transparency, and margin improvement. Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, deep understanding of supply chain and cost accounting, and the ability to communicate and influence across global teams. The position reports to the Director, Operations Finance.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee key COGS elements - including outbound logistics, tariffs, royalties, depreciation and amortization, and manufacturing period costs - ensuring these components are accurately modeled, forecasted, and reflected in financial results.

• Partner with Inventory Accounting to shape and operationalize cost recognition policies. Drive alignment on accounting methodologies to ensure GAAP compliance, accurate reporting, and strong financial controls.

• Coordinate with global operations, product, and supply chain teams to set, review, and update standard costs in alignment with key business milestones such as new product introductions, supplier transitions, or cost reduction initiatives. Lead and support cost review forums and standard cost updates.

• Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on improving standard costing processes, tools, data quality, and system effectiveness across global operations and finance.

• Oversee and perform ROI analysis for sustaining product investments and major supply chain initiatives - including both COGS impacts and capital expenditures (e.g., capacity expansions, consolidations, design, or supplier changes). Provide actionable, decision-ready financial insights.

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities by performing variance analyses (actual vs. forecast, QoQ, YoY) across COGS accounts. Identify key drivers, synthesize business context, and support accurate financial reporting and leadership communication.

• Develop deep expertise in finished goods flow and planning processes, leveraging supply plans, DC receipts, demand forecasts, and routing assumptions to strengthen financial modeling and operational analysis.

• Leverage technology to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency, driving enhancements in Anaplan, Tableau, SAP/AO, and other finance systems in partnership with Operations Finance and Tech teams.

• Serve as a strategic finance partner for business cases, deal summaries, and contract negotiations. Review agreements for policy compliance, quantify financial exposure, assess risks and benefits, and develop clear recommendations for business leaders.

What You’ll Need

Basic Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Data/Analytics OR a bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 8-11 years of progressive, relevant experience in finance/FP&A.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in FP&A, Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Inventory Accounting, or related analytical roles, preferably within a multinational consumer products, technology, or manufacturing environment.

• At least 4 years of experience supporting supply chain or global operations functions, with demonstrated expertise in areas such as logistics cost modeling, inventory flows, BOM costing, or standard cost cycles.

• Deep understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, gross margin drivers, standard costing, and the interaction between the P&L, balance sheet, and inventory valuation.

• Proven track record partnering with cross-functional business leaders (e.g., sourcing, supply chain, logistics, product creation, accounting), influencing decisions, and managing budgets or cost structures at scale.

• High proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to synthesize large, complex datasets, identify trends, and extract insights that inform strategic decision-making.

• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including building scenario models, cost models, forecasting tools, and operational analytics.

• Experience improving financial processes and systems, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise financial tools, including:

  • Anaplan or similar forecasting/planning platforms.

  • ERP systems such as SAP (S/4HANA preferred), especially in costing and inventory modules.

  • Data visualization tools such as Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or MicroStrategy.

  • SAP AO / Analysis for Office (preferred).

• Strong communication and leadership abilities, including presenting complex analyses to senior stakeholders, shaping cross-functional alignment, and influencing outcomes without authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate with global partners across varying levels of financial literacy, driving alignment around complex financial topics.

• Exceptionally self-driven and resourceful, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, rapidly learn new domains, and deliver high-quality outcomes independently.

• Strong prioritization and execution discipline, managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high ownership and accountability.

• Brings high energy, strategic creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset - proactively identifying opportunities, challenging assumptions, and driving continuous improvement.

• Deeply collaborative and solutions-oriented, building strong cross-functional relationships and balancing trade-offs to achieve enterprise-level outcomes.

• Operates with high integrity, intellectual curiosity, self-awareness, and proactive communication - anticipating stakeholder needs and ensuring clarity and transparency.

Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.

Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.

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The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:

$117,000 and $145,800

The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate’s geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market.  Employees in high-cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end of  the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. 

Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting

• An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required

• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition

• Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance

• Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being

• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.