Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated, well rounded and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. This position will partner closely with leaders in the Sophos Technology Group function. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining accurate financial plans, P&L oversight, expense management, variance explanation, dynamic financial modeling, headcount analysis, process improvement, and driving efficiencies. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex business problems, building scalable financial models, and partnering cross-functionally to influence business outcomes.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, or a related analytical role, preferably supporting a SaaS or technology business.
- Experience with operating expense planning, headcount management, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build dynamic, scalable financial models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful business insights.
- Practical experience using AI, automation, and business intelligence tools to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative, proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and driving business impact.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with financial planning systems such as Adaptive Planning, OfficeConnect, SAP, or similar FP&A tools is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage processes around headcount, vendor-level spending, third-party hosting, and other expenses to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve financial processes using AI, business intelligence, and modern analytics tools.
- Maintain a working understanding of business models such as Cloud Hosting, Services, etc. (ACV, revenue, utilization, capacity planning, etc.)
- Build and maintain financial models, reports, variance analysis, and communication materials
- Work closely with cross-functional leadership teams to support cost optimization and business transformation initiatives
- Support in managing business partnering cadence, coordinating month-end processes, and driving projects (e.g., process improvements, business intelligence, documentation, etc.) across the finance function
Benefits
- bonus eligibility
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
