Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst page is loaded## Finance Analystlocations: Sydney, AU: Melbourne, AUtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R2408At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.The FP&A GTM team is looking for a Financial Analyst to support Revenue planning and reporting as well as drive process improvements in this space. As a member of the ANZ team you will act as a trusted business partner and advisor to the various Sonos functional organizations within APAC. In this role you will be responsible for a variety of FP&A tasks including driving planning and forecasting processes with business partners, monthly & quarterly accounting close support and reporting for key stakeholders, revenue budget management, and financial model building. Additionally you will play a crucial role in reconciling and managing some accounting functions, particularly Accounts Receivable for our APAC entities, including Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, working with internal, external and outsourced stakeholders. A Hands-On role you will be responsible for month-end close analysis (contra, rebates, promotions), local BAS/GST statutory compliance and operational support for in-country accounting and finance matters for the wider APAC team. This position requires strong collaboration and communication with key partners, attention to detail, and the ability to take a thoughtful approach to projects. We are looking for a candidate with the ability to jump right in and who has an inclination to teach and help others as well as a willingness to learn. **What You’ll Do*** Support the annual planning and monthly forecasting process with business partners; maintain planning calendar deadlines, user templates, and manage Anaplan inputs.* Partner with the Accounting team at each month and quarter-end to ensure accurate accruals for key revenue recognition, contra items and analyze accuracy of results compared to forecast.* Partner with Finance & Demand Planning teams to create tools and reports that allow for more streamlined forecasting, accurate reporting, and better insight; contribute to system enhancements or new system implementations.* Identify and lead process improvement opportunities across FP&A, Accounting, and other partners to improve efficiency, reporting and performance.* Validate month-end account balances through detailed review of account reconciliations and journal entries* Support income, indirect and other various tax processes, including working with 3rd parties on assessments and other projects* Ad hoc projects supporting key business partners within the teams you support.**What You’ll Need***Basic Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or similar field* Minimum of 2+ years progressive experience working in FP&A, accounting, consulting or banking* Advanced Excel or Google Sheets modeling and analysis skills,ability to analyze and summarize large data sets and make recommendations based on the data.* Financial experience should include general knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and accrual accounting, full P&L familiarity, and budget management exposure*Preferred Qualifications** Knowledge of or experience with FP&A business partnering in a consumer electronics or other retail company (Contractual Rebates, MDF, Promotions)* Critical Thinking & Analysis - Ability to look at situations and data from multiple perspectives, synthesize and evaluate what is useful for forecasting.* Problem Solving - Ability to identify and frame problems logically, clearly and apply reasoning to break problems down and identify a solution or path forward.* Customer Orientation - Proven ability to work cross functionally and experience communicating with or presenting to people at all levels of the organization with varying levels of financial literacy.* Experience working at a consumer product or manufacturing focused multinational consumer company.* Familiarity with Google Workspace and collaboration tools* Knowledge of Local and International taxes and regulations (AU/NZ BAS, GST, PAYG, Payroll taxes, Workcover etc)* Previous experience using Anaplan (or similar cloud forecasting tool), SAP and scalable dashboarding tools (i.e. Tableau, Microstrategy, etc.), basic SQL knowledge* Experience with SAP (S4/Hana) process order management and controls for Revenue Recognition* Self-starter with right time first mentality, high integrity, intellectual curiosity, self-aware and humble attitudeIt's a remote role, but preference would be Melbourne or Sydney.Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.Sonos is a sound experience company. We connect millions of listeners all around the world to the content they want, where and how they want it. Since inventing multiroom wireless audio in 2005, we have continuously innovated the listening experience, designing hardware and software that celebrates sound, empowers our customers, and brings the home to life. Our team is made up of passionate players united by a culture of respect, transparency, collaboration, and ownership who want to inspire the world to listen better.
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