Senior Financial & Business Analyst - Consumer Products
Job Description
At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.
Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.
Job Description
Who we are looking for
The Senior Financial & Business Analyst serves as the lead finance business partner for Bose's Out Loud Audio (OLA) categories, supporting our Soundbars, Home Speakers, and Portable Speakers product lines.
As a member of the OLA Category Leadership Team, you'll help shape product strategy, influence investment decisions, and provide financial guidance throughout the product lifecycle. You'll combine financial rigor with business curiosity to help the organization make smarter, faster decisions that drive profitable growth.
What you will be responsible for
Strategic Business Partnership
Serve as the primary finance partner to the Out Loud Audio Category Leader and member of the cross-functional Category Leadership Team.
Influence category strategy, product roadmaps, pricing decisions, and investment priorities through financial insight and business analysis.
Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to support category objectives.
Translate business strategy into financial plans, performance targets, and actionable recommendations.
Financial Planning & Performance Management
Lead annual operating plans, long-range planning, quarterly forecasts, and monthly business reviews for the Out Loud Audio category.
Develop financial models to evaluate product investments, pricing strategies, product mix, and business opportunities.
Monitor key performance indicators and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Provide proactive recommendations that improve revenue and margin growth, profitability, and return on investment.
Business Insights & Decision Support
Analyze category, product, and portfolio performance to identify trends and opportunities.
Build compelling business cases to support new product investments, roadmap decisions, and resource allocation.
Translate complex financial analysis into clear, concise recommendations tailored to both finance and non-finance audiences.
Develop engaging dashboards and visualizations that enable business leaders to quickly understand performance and make informed decisions.
Continuous Improvement & Modern Finance
Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve finance processes and reporting.
Leverage modern financial systems, data tools, AI, and automation to improve forecasting accuracy, business insights, and decision-making.
Champion a continuous improvement mindset by challenging existing processes and implementing scalable solutions.
Support the evolution of Finance & Business Navigation through adoption of new technologies and best practices.
What we value
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in Finance, Strategy, Consulting, or Business Analysis within a consumer products, consumer technology, or related industry.
Experience partnering with cross-functional business teams to influence decisions through financial analysis.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with financial planning and reporting systems.
Experience creating executive-ready presentations and communicating financial insights through effective data visualization and storytelling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting consumer hardware or consumer electronics businesses.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, SQL, or similar analytics and visualization tools.
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and an interest in applying emerging technologies to modernize finance processes.
Experience with enterprise planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.