Director of FP&A – R&D Finance

Sophos; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophos, a global leader in advanced security solutions, is seeking a Director to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in cloud operations and R&D within a SaaS environment, focusing on financial planning, analysis, and delivering insights for operational excellence. This role is vital for aligning financial strategies with business objectives while managing a team and improving financial processes.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Diversity and inclusion networks

Annual charity initiatives

Global fitness competitions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance role.
• Proven track record of managing teams and developing financial models.
• Strong expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as finance business partner to senior leaders across R&D.
• Drive planning, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
• Develop and manage cloud cost financial models.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cost analysis

Forecasting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite)

FP&A platforms (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan)

Job description

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director to join our team and support financial planning and analysis for key business partners within the Sophos Technology Group. This role requires expertise in cloud operations and R&D within a SaaS or technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing a team, partnering effectively with the business, and delivering actionable insights that drive financial and operational excellence.

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director to join our team and support financial planning and analysis for key business partners within the Sophos Technology Group. This role requires expertise in cloud operations and R&D within a SaaS or technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing a team, partnering effectively with the business, and delivering actionable insights that drive financial and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Serve as finance business partner to senior leaders across the R&D function
• Drive planning, forecast, reporting, and month-end close processes, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, business cases, and cost optimization projects
• Develop and manage cloud cost financial models, evaluate infrastructure investments, and optimize spend across cloud operations
• Drive enhancements in FP&A processes, tools, and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in a rapidly growing organization
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and audit requirements for R&D spend
  

What Will You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance role; ideally in a PE-backed SaaS company
• Prior experience in SaaS or technology companies is highly preferred
• Relevant experience in cloud operations finance
• Demonstrated success managing and developing team of managers and analysts
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, etc.) and FP&A platforms (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.)
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, cost analysis, and forecasting tools
• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to connect financial metrics to business drivers, identifying opportunities for improvement and action
• Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration in dynamic, fast-paced environments to achieve results and create organizational alignment
• Self- motivated and results-driven with an ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities
  

In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $180,000 to $300,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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