Senior Corporate Strategy Analyst

Sage; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage is seeking a Senior Insight Analyst to turn complex business data into clear, actionable insights for the Chief Strategy Officer and senior leaders. The role focuses on performance analysis across strategy, M&A, and growth initiatives, with exposure to governance and strategic events.

The position is hybrid, based in Newcastle, requiring collaboration with technology and commercial teams to drive performance and informed decision-making across the company.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in strategy, business performance, commercial analysis.
• Experience in business operations or insight-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop BOAP by translating executive priorities into data and technology solutions.
• Support Company and Leadership OKRs through WorkBoard and link strategy to product planning and GTM execution.
• Analyze strategic, commercial and operational performance to identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights.
• Turn findings into recommendations for senior decision-makers and support strategic decision-making processes.
• Support key strategic forums and activities such as QBRs, ELT offsites, Board meetings and Strategy Day.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strategy experience

Commercial analysis

Business operations

Job description

Job Description

This role is required to deliver several business-critical priorities in FY27, including delivery of the Business on a Page dashboard (BOAP), which will become Sage's primary CEO and ELT-level performance and strategy execution platform. The role will also support the operation and governance of Company and Leadership OKRs through WorkBoard, connect Company OKRs to product semester planning and GTM execution, analyse strategic performance and intervention opportunities, and contribute to key strategic events and processes including Board Strategy Day, strategic planning and growth opportunity assessment.

This role is required to deliver several business-critical priorities in FY27, including delivery of the Business on a Page dashboard (BOAP), which will become Sage's primary CEO and ELT-level performance and strategy execution platform. The role will also support the operation and governance of Company and Leadership OKRs through WorkBoard, connect Company OKRs to product semester planning and GTM execution, analyse strategic performance and intervention opportunities, and contribute to key strategic events and processes including Board Strategy Day, strategic planning and growth opportunity assessment.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days per week from our Newcastle office.

Key Responsibilities

Summary of the Role

This is a high-profile opportunity to work at the heart of Sage’s strategy and executive decision-making. As a Senior Insight Analyst, you will turn complex business data into clear, actionable insights that support the Chief Strategy Officer, EVPs and senior leaders understand performance, shape priorities and drive Sage’s strategic ambitions.

The role offers a unique view of how leadership decisions are made, alongside broad exposure to strategic areas including Competitive and Market Intelligence, Customer Insight, M&A, and Data and Technology.

What I’ll Be Doing

You will develop BOAP by translating executive priorities into effective data and technology solutions, working across business and technical teams to bring these into production.

You will support Company and Leadership OKRs through WorkBoard, connecting Sage’s strategy with product semester planning, go-to-market execution and performance management.

By analysing strategic, commercial and operational performance, you will identify emerging risks, growth opportunities and areas where leadership intervention could improve outcomes. You will turn your findings into compelling insights and recommendations for senior decision-makers.

You will also support key strategic forums and activities, including QBRs, ELT offsites, Board meetings, Board Strategy Day and strategic planning, while contributing to high-impact growth and cross-functional projects.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for a commercially minded analyst who can turn data into a clear story and use insight to influence business decisions. You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, together with experience in strategy, business performance, commercial analysis, business operations, or a similarly insight-led environment.

You will be confident translating business needs into data or technology requirements and working across teams to deliver practical solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, particularly the ability to make complex information clear and relevant for senior audiences.

Experience with executive reporting, strategic planning, performance management, OKRs or WorkBoard would be beneficial. You will be curious, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

For someone looking to build a broader career in strategy, this role offers exceptional visibility and exposure. You will gain first-hand insight into executive decision-making while building relationships and experience across Technology, M&A, Competition and other strategic areas.