Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst

Version 1; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A software asset management consulting company in Greater London seeks a Data Management Analyst to support its Microsoft software asset management team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in software asset management and solid analytical skills. The role includes data collection, analysis for optimization, and support in compliance risks. This position offers career development opportunities into consultancy roles and competitive benefits, fostering professional growth and financial stability.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Career Progression and mentorship

Flexible/remote working

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Wellbeing schemes

Incentivised certifications

Annual Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Microsoft software asset management.
• Background in data analysis or FinOps.
• Prior consulting experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain accurate software inventory and license data.
• Analyse usage patterns for optimisation.
• Support tracking of software entitlements and deployments.

Skills

Microsoft software licensing concepts

Excel

Data analysis tools

FinOps principles

Communication

Analytical abilities

Job description

To support Version 1s Microsoft software asset management consulting team by providing data analysis license tracking and cost optimisation activities. This role is ideal for someone with some experience in data management and FinOps principles looking to develop expertise in SAM processes without necessarily having prior consulting experience.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Analysis

• Collect cleanse and maintain accurate software inventory and license data.
• Analyse usage patterns and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Assist in preparing reports and dashboards for appropriate SAM metrics.
• Support the tracking of software entitlements and deployments.
• Help identify compliance risks and elevate issues to senior SAM team members.
• Analyse cost allocation and chargeback reporting for cloud spend.
• Assist in monitoring cloud consumption and related service costs.
• Follow established SAM processes and workflows.
• Support team of license consultants to interpret data and create reports.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of Microsoft software licensing concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and FinOps principles.

Analytical Skills

• Ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Communication

• Clear written and verbal communication for reporting and consultant / stakeholder updates.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications : Experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft software asset management (2 years experience)
• Previous experience in data analysis or FinOps.
• Prior consulting experience is not required.

Career Development

This role offers a pathway to progress into SAM / FinOps consultant roles with opportunities to gain certifications in SAM tools and licensing frameworks.

Commercial Awareness

• Support the development of SAM service propositions and related materials.
• Collaborate with sales and account teams to qualify and progress client opportunities.
• Identify and elevate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across Version 1 services.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate project activities track milestones and maintain documentation.
• Support timely delivery of SAM and FinOps projects within agreed scope and expectations.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of clear actionable findings reports.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible / remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity / paternity leave, marriage / civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform.
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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Experience: years

Vacancy: 1