Sophos is a global leader in advanced security solutions, seeking a detail-oriented Senior Analyst for their Business Intelligence & Strategy team. This role involves building and maintaining ARR analysis models and dashboards, supporting executive reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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