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Job Description

Introduction Are you an experienced hands-on Finance Director who knows how to combine strategic business partnership with strong financial leadership? Would you like to lead the Finance organisations of Sonova and play a key role in driving further , efficiency and transformation? The Finance Director position at Sonova could be the right opportunity for you. Organisation Sonova Group, headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, is a leading global provider of innovative hearing solutions. The Group offers a broad portfolio including hearing aids, cochlear implants, wireless communication products, digital solutions and professional audiological care. Through brands including Phonak, Unitron, Advanced Bionics, Sennheiser and Schoonenberg, Sonova provides hearing solutions tailored to the individual needs of its customers. Sonova’s vision is a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing and live a life without limitations. Position As Finance Director, you will lead the Finance teams supporting all of Sonova’s business channels in the Netherlands. You will be the central point of contact for Finance, with overall responsibility for financial leadership, transparency and performance across the Dutch organisation. A key priority will be to further integrate the Finance organisations and drive greater efficiency and synergy across the different business channels. You will report to the Senior Director Finance Cluster and act as the key financial business partner to the Dutch Market Leaders and local leadership teams. From a Finance perspective, you will also serve as the link between the Netherlands and the Cluster, Region and Group organisations. You will ensure a consistent financial approach and safeguard alignment with Sonova Group policies and controls. Tasks and responsibilities Market Finance Leadership Lead the Finance function across the Dutch market, ensuring one aligned structure, voice, and financial narrative Finance Operating Model, Efficiency & Synergies Drive efficiency, synergies, and simplification across channels Implement the Finance Target Operating Model and optimize processes, systems, and ways of working Lead automation, shared services, and other transformation initiatives Strategic Business Partnering & Performance Partner with senior business leaders to drive performance and value creation Provide financial insights to support strategic and commercial decision-making Drive business performance, value creation, and cross-channel alignment Governance, Compliance & Control Oversee statutory reporting, compliance, internal controls, audit, and risk management Ensure high-quality financial data, KPIs, systems, and performance measurement Coordinate effectively with Group functions and shared services Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Lead target setting, budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX planning, and performance reporting Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely financial information and analysis Business Development & M&A Provide Finance leadership for M&A, acquisitions, greenfield initiatives, and other strategic investments Translate business strategy into robust financial plans and execution Finance Organization & Talent Build and lead a high-performingFinance organization Define the organization, capabilities, and talent agenda for the market Foster collaboration, accountability, engagement, and a performance-driven culture Your profile 10+ years of senior Finance leadership experience, ideally as a Market CFO or Finance Director Strong expertise in financial management, performance management, reporting, governance, and controlling Proven experience leading complex, multi-entity or multi-channel Finance organizations in matrix environments Track record in Finance transformation, operating model design, standardization, simplification, and efficiency improvement Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to translate insights into action and drive execution Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, align across functions, and navigate complex stakeholder environments Strong people leadership skills, with experience building high-performing teams and fostering accountability and collaboration High integrity, strong ownership, and a pragmatic, results-oriented approach Strong understanding of end-to-end Finance processes, Finance Target Operating Models, systems, and data environments Fluent in English and Dutch What we offer A salary in line with market standards and that matches your knowledge and experience A wide range of training and development opportunities A culture of innovation An attractive package of employee benefits 25 vacation days, plus the option to earn 4 additional days per year A hybrid working model, with 60% of your time spent in the office and 40% working remotely Sonova is working exclusively with Piet-Jan Boringa from Alterim throughout this recruitment and selection process. The process includes an interview with Alterim, followed by interview(s) at Sonova. A reference check, a profile assessment and a professional finance assessment may also form part of the selection process.

Core Responsibilities

Lead Finance teams across Sonova’s Dutch business channels, providing financial leadership and partnering with senior leaders to improve performance and value creation. Drive Finance integration, efficiency, transformation, planning, reporting, governance, compliance, strategic investments, and development of a high-performing Finance organization.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of senior Finance leadership experience, ideally as a Market CFO or Finance Director, with expertise in financial management, reporting, governance, and controlling. Candidates should have experience leading complex Finance organizations and transformation, strong strategic and people leadership capabilities, and fluency in English and Dutch.

Benefits

• Training And Development Opportunities
• Innovation Culture
• Employee Benefits Package
• 25 Vacation Days
• Option To Earn 4 Additional Vacation Days Per Year
• Hybrid Working Model