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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.
Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,
Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.
Vianen, Netherlands
Director Finance Market NL
For our Finance team, located in the Netherlands, we are looking for a
Finance Director
for 40 hours per week.
About us
Sonova Group, with its headquarters based in Stäfa, Switzerland, is an international, leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions. We reach our customers through multiple channels, and this diversity allows them to benefit from our wide range of solutions such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, wireless communication products, digital solutions, and professional audiological care, in a way that best suits their individual needs. The brands Phonak, Unitron, Advanced Bionics, Sennheiser and Schoonenberg are all part of the Sonova Group.
We envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and therefore lives a life without limitations.
The Finance Director leads the Finance team for all business channels in the Netherlands and acts as lead business partner to the Dutch Market Leaders, identifying growth drivers and supporting their execution in the context of market dynamics and competitive environment, while driving cross-channel efficiency, harmonization, and cost synergies.
The Finance Director builds a high-performing Finance organization and combines strong business partnership with independent financial authority, ensuring both effective day-to-day financial management and the ongoing evolution of the Finance function.
Tasks
and responsibilities
Market Finance Leadership
Lead the Finance function across the Dutch market, ensuring one aligned structure, voice, and financial narrative
Act as the key Finance partner to Cluster, Region, Group, and local leadership
Ensure strong governance, controls, and adherence to Group policies
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, outsourcing, 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 transparency, forecasting, performance management, 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-performing, unified Finance 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
For more information about our brands, hearing solutions, and services, please visit: www.sonova.nl
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.