Sophos: Business Intelligence & Strategy – Senior Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytically strong Senior Analyst to join our Business Intelligence & Strategy team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong data manipulation and modeling skills, and a passion for transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. You will help deliver accurate and insightful ARR forecasting, build dashboards, and streamline reporting processes to support business decisions across the organization.

This role focuses on hands-on analytics, model building, and performance reporting, requiring a high degree of technical proficiency and business acumen. You will partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product Management.

What You Will Do

• Build, maintain, and improve ARR analysis models and dashboards to support monthly and quarterly executive reporting with data-backed insights and visualizations
• Create and maintain dashboards to monitor KPIs to support and improve operational performance
• Develop and automate repeatable reporting processes using BI tools
• Ensure consistency of ARR definitions and metrics across systems and reporting
• Partner with Financial Business Systems and Enterprise Applications teams to streamline and validate data sources
• Collaborate with FP&A team to support ARR forecasting and strategic planning process
• Support ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling for strategic decision making

What You Will Bring

• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Intelligence, Revenue Operations, or a similar role in a SaaS or high-growth environment
• Familiarity with SaaS metrics (ARR, Gross and Net Retention Rates, Renewal Rate, churn, CAC, LTV, etc.)
• Proficiency with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
• Proficiency writing and optimizing SQL queries for data extraction, manipulation, and validation
• Experience with data warehouse platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, or Fabric) and ETL and data prep tools (e.g., Matillion, Alteryx, or Power Query) preferred
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and data analysis
• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable business insights
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification is a plus.

In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $103,000 to $173,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional  compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.  A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 

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·   Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

·   Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

·   Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

·   Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

·   Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

·   Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

·   Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 

·   Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.   We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team.  All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation.  We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 

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