Senior Financial Analysis Manager

Sophos; Alice Springs; Remote; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first policy

Job summary

Sophos relies on a strategic Senior Manager of Sales Finance to partner with APJ Sales leadership, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and performance analytics. You will drive end-to-end FP&A, manage the APJ P&L, and provide actionable insights for executive decision-making across the region.

In this remote-first role, you’ll coordinate with global teams, refine financial reporting, and develop pricing and go-to-market models to support sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Sales Finance or GTM Finance roles.
• FP&A experience with go-to-market teams to forecast and plan.
• Proven track record in FP&A and Sales Finance in growth tech companies.
• Deep understanding of sales processes, commissions and metrics.
• Strong cross-functional, cross-regional collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with ability to leverage AI/automation.
• Proactive communicator with collaborative style.
• Able to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic finance partner to APJ Sales leadership with forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
• Develop APJ operating plan including headcount, sales compensation and incentives.
• Own APJ P&L, variance analysis, headcount reviews, and OPEX tracking; support Quarterly Business Review.
• Ensure accuracy and enhance financial reporting, KPI tracking and ACV trend analysis.
• Support global sales functions and assist with deal desk activities and quote approvals.
• Collaborate with Sales leaders to align goals, KPIs and regional performance.
• Develop financial models for pricing strategies and go-to-market decisions.
• Drive process improvements to elevate finance function’s strategic value.
• Lead or support global sales finance projects to improve planning and forecasting.

Skills

12+ years Sales Finance

FP&A partnering

FP&A track record

Sales processes & commissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics & AI

Communication & collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced env

Job description

Job Description

About Us

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

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager of Sales Finance to serve as a key business partner to the APJ Sales SVP and their APJ leadership team. This high-impact role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, driving operational excellence and providing actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making at the executive level.

As a senior member of the Sales Finance organization, you will lead critical finance initiatives across the APJ region, manage end-to-end P&L oversight, and contribute to global reporting processes. This role requires a strong command of financial modeling, deep understanding of sales dynamics, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business narratives for senior executives and stakeholders.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the APJ Sales leadership, providing support across forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
• Develop APJ annual operating plan consisting of headcount plans, sales compensation and commission structure that aligns with company’s strategy and investment priorities.
• Own and manage the APJ Sales Financial performance, including monthly variance analysis, headcount reviews, and operating expense tracking. Deliver accurate P&L forecast and provide insights to inform decision making. Key contributor to APJ Quarterly Business Review.
• Ensure accuracy and drive enhancements in financial reporting capabilities, including KPI tracking, ACV trend analysis, and topline performance metrics. Perform reconciliations and ensure data integrity in all financial reports.
• Support the Global sales functions and assist with deal desk activities including quote approvals and promo request reviews. Act as the primary liaison between the theatre team and other finance or business operation functions to resolve challenges and support APJ sales growth.
• Build strong partnerships with Sales and Renewal Sales leaders to ensure common goals, consistent KPIs, and joint accountability for regional sales performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing strategies, go-to-market planning, and other key business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and elevate the finance function’s strategic value to the business.
• Lead or support global sales finance projects to improve planning, forecasting and operational effectiveness across regions.

What you will bring

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Sales Finance and GTM Finance roles
• FP&A experience partnering with go-to-market teams—including Field Sales, Channel Sales, and Customer Success—to drive revenue forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record in FP&A and Sales Finance roles within high-growth or technology-driven companies.
• Deep understanding of key sales processes, commissions, metrics, and tools used to support sales motions across direct and channel teams.
• Strong track record of cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration, effectively partnering with theatre Sales Finance teams, Worldwide Sales Finance, and Corporate FP&A to drive alignment and consistency in planning and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage AI and automation to drive efficient analysis and better decision-making.
• Proactive communicator with a highly collaborative working style, skilled in bringing together diverse perspectives to solve complex business challenges.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, with the ability to translate financial insights into strategic direction and influence enterprise-level decision-making.

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