Channel Operations Analyst – Business Planning

Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. The Channel Operations Analyst – Business Planning supports the end-to-end business planning motion for Global Channel & Alliances, translating strategy into a cohesive operating plan and preparing materials for Quarterly Business Reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Support development and maintenance of the GCA fiscal plan, including annual planning, in year updates, and executive level rollups
• Help prepare Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) by consolidating performance, pipeline, and outlook data into clear, decision-ready materials
• Collect, normalize, and integrate partner business planning inputs (e.g., top partners, routes to market, growth initiatives) into the broader Channel plan
• Partner with Channel leadership, Finance, and Sales Operations to align partner plans, coverage models, and financial targets
• Build structured analyses and models to support scenario planning, gap-to-plan analysis, and prioritization decisions
• Develop executive-ready presentations that tell a clear story across performance, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Act as a connective layer across Channel Ops, Strategy, and Finance to ensure consistency of assumptions and metrics

Requirements:

• 2–4+ years of experience in Business Planning, Sales Operations, Strategy, Finance, or Consulting style analytical roles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to move from data → insight → narrative
• Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving inputs, typical of planning and strategy-adjacent roles
• Ability to synthesize complex partner and channel data into clear, executive-level summaries
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and BI tools is a plus
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Background in SaaS, cybersecurity, or subscription based businesses