Senior Financial and Business Analyst

Full time on site
Senior Financial and Business Analyst
  • Bose
  • Stuttgart, BW, DE
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

As part of Bose’s Global Finance \& Business Navigation team, you will work closely with colleagues across functions and regions to deliver data-driven insights that support sound decisions and sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to take on a visible role with real business impact in a global organization.

In this role, you will contribute to financial planning, performance analysis, reporting, and business recommendations for the Automotive business unit. You will help shape decisions through forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling across revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and capital—while building strong partnerships with leaders across the business.

The role offers a broad view of the business, meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to work on complex challenges in a dynamic automotive environment. You will collaborate with finance colleagues around the world while helping align local priorities with broader corporate strategy.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine analytical depth, cross-functional collaboration, and international exposure in a hybrid working model, we would welcome your application to join Bose Finance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze sales and gross margin results and forecasts to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Support the month-end close process by reviewing P\&L statements, investigating variances, buildi ng presen tations and responding to leadership questions
  • Support annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecasts for Automotive BU operating expenses, ensuring timely completion and clear presentation to senior leadership
  • Ensure subsidiary transfer pricing is set up correctly and transactions flow properly in SAP
  • Partner with S ales teams in develop ing produ ct pr ic ing reco mmendations when bidding on new business opportu n it ies
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to assess market trends, competitive dynamics, and industry disruption, to build long-r ang e financial and b usiness models a nd projec tions for us e in evaluatin g and prior itiz ing new products, market segments, business models, and resea rch inves tments Lead process improvement and automation efforts to increase efficiency and accuracy in reporting, analysis, and forecasting incl uding lev eragi ng of A I

  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent internationally recognized qualifications will be considered

  • 7 + years of experience in corporate finance, FP\&A, controlling, or financial analysis, preferably in the automotive industry, manufacturing, or a global matrixed organization
  • Strong understanding of the automotive industry, including market trends, competitive dynamics, and the ability to work effectively within global corporation
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations
  • High learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to quickly build knowledge of Bose Automotive products, customers, and operating model
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are preferred and would be an advantage in working with local stakeholders and processes
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP and financial planning or reporting tools is strongly preferred
  • Experience working with SAP in a finance or controlling environment; familiarity with German accounting practices and reporting requirements, including HGB and IFRS, is a plus
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI and AI to ol ; exposure to process automation or digital finance tools is a plus Are you interested in this position?

We’d love to know you better! Submit your application by uploading your CV in English via the “Apply” button above.

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.

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