Senior Manager Financial Compliance

Senior Manager Financial Compliance (m/f/d)
Location:
Hanover, Germany

Department:
Corporate Finance

As Senior Manager Financial Compliance, you will be the global lead ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of Sonova's
Consumer Hearing Business (CHB)
— which includes the renowned
Sennheiser consumer audio division
.

Your role focuses on the Internal Control System (ICS), audit coordination, financial compliance monitoring, financial project management and FP&A support — securing accurate and transparent financial reporting across all CHB entities.

You'll act as a key partner to finance leadership, internal audit, and business units, driving risk management, compliance excellence, and continuous improvement of financial processes. In this critical role, your expertise will directly shape the compliance maturity and financial performance of our global organization.

More About The Role

• Lead the implementation, enhancement, and monitoring of the global Internal Control System (ICS) for the Consumer Hearing Business
• Ensure financial compliance with group policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Internal Audit to coordinate reviews, ensure timely remediation of findings, and strengthen audit readiness
• Partner with the FP&A and Controlling teams to align internal controls with financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Coordinate and drive key finance projects to ensure progress and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of financial processes, control automation, and risk mitigation measures
• Support global compliance projects, ERP system control design, and consolidation of legal entities

More About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (Master's preferred)
• At least 5 years of experience in Financial Compliance, Internal Controls (ICS), Audit, or FP&A
• Proven knowledge of financial reporting standards, risk management, and process optimization
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with ERP authorization concepts, Cognos, or JDEdwards is an advantage
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international matrix environment

More About What We Offer
As one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture.

We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your personal life through our flexible hybrid working model.

You'll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, and we'll support your growth through individual development plans within a global organization.

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.