JOB DESCRIPTION

About our Finance Analyst role:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in driving strategic decisions and supporting leadership at Sage?
Join our Commercial Finance team as a Finance Analyst! In this role, you will prepare and deliver essential internal and group processes, including month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
You will develop insightful analyses of financial and non-financial data for the Business Unit within the Global Product Organisation (GPO), ensuring all deliverables are accurate and meet deadlines.
What’s in it for you?
Imagine being part of a collaborative environment where you can work across various finance areas and gain valuable exposure to senior finance and GPO leaders. This role offers a strong platform for career growth, allowing you to develop your skills and advance your career.
As an integral part of our finance analyst community, you’ll play a key role in contributing to Sage’s success. We value innovation, collaboration, and growth, making this a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic setting.
The successful candidate will be required to work from the office 3 days a week

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Key responsibilities include

• Collaborating with the Finance Business Partner (FBP) and GPO leadership team to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, ensuring stakeholder and system alignment. Deliver group tasks such as completing month-end close, understanding variances, and improving accuracy.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute monthly and ad-hoc performance reports and analyses of financial and non-financial data to GPO leaders and Group Finance.
• Evaluate and develop insights on costs, revenue, and SaaS KPIs using various data sources to support FBP and leaders in driving commercial performance and understanding financial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and tools for effective management and KPI reporting, enhancing the company’s ability to meet plans.
• Standardise and automate processes and analyses to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum qualifications:
Qualified accountant

Your benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• On-going training and professional development
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Flexible work patterns and hybrid working