Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

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.

• 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

• 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.
• Experience with financial planning systems such as Adaptive Planning, OfficeConnect, SAP, or similar FP&A tools is preferred.
• 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.