Financial and Business Advisor, Consumer Software Platforms & Products

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical. 

At Bose, we are entirely self-funded, and enabling growth year after year takes careful planning, talent, capability, and passion. Through a broad variety of specialties and disciplines, the Finance team enables the business to make the decisions and investments, at the right times, to ensure the long-term financial viability of the company.

Job Description

About the Team

• As part of Bose’s Finance Navigation team, you will play a central role to delivering on this vision in the future by partnering with leaders across our Product Management, R&D, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain functions to influence data driven decisions that help Bose deliver sustainable growth and reach more customers with the benefits of our technology. Sounds exciting right?
• Product Finance is a highly analytical team supporting Bose’s Product and R&D functions with informative analysis, recommendations, planning, and management reporting.
• Working on multiple projects at a time, you’ll be focused on the details while finding creative ways to tackle big picture challenges.
• If you want to work for a company that's focused on providing you the best experience with a continued focus on your growth and development – join Bose Finance!

About the Job

• Serve as the finance lead on cross-functional category leadership teams supporting multiple consumer software platforms and product categories. 
• Influence software platform roadmap and product category roadmap decisions to ensure we’re on a path to meeting our financial goals.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations for business leaders.
• Develop and implement financial models and forecasts to support budgeting, target setting, and investment decisions.
• Analyze financial performance metrics and identify areas for improvement or cost savings.
• Support the development and implementation of financial best practices within Product Management and R&D.
• Manage risk by monitoring key financial indicators and proactively identifying potential issues.
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise, and engaging manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with business unit leaders, finance teams, and other stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and benchmark the company's performance against competitors.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Software Industry Experience. Candidate must have worked in a software company, ideally in a high-growth environment. 
• Understanding of the nuances of software revenue recognition, deferred revenue, subscription models, and the software business model in general.
• Experience with agile budgeting and forecasting methodologies that align with iterative software development.
• Ability to create reports that provide insights into product profitability, customer lifetime value, and other key software metrics.
• Experience allocating costs to software development projects, especially in an agile environment.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFE, Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), and/or Value Stream mapping is critical. 
• Minimum of 8 years experience in financial analysis or business partnering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data visualization using Excel/PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA with concentration in finance or economics.
• Ability to cultivate strong cross-functional relationships and work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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