Commercial Analyst Job Description: We are looking for a Commercial Analyst to be an important part of the Commercial Operations team, accountable for building a robust, executable revenue forecast, driven by our business growth plans, and subsequently measuring the performance of plans, identifying areas of success and improvement and as a result, supporting our delivery teams in tracking toward the best possible business outcome. In this role you will be responsible for measurement, deep analysis and clear understanding of what is happening and why, and through that analysis supporting continuous improvement within specified segments of customers, customer journeys, and/or products. As a result, you will support the Senior Commercial Managers in ensuring commercial understanding of go to market activities across stakeholders, alignment to our desired customer and commercial outcomes, and ultimately achievement of our business strategy and goals. Hybrid – 3 days in our Newcastle office (global headquarters) Key Responsibilities: • Support the creation, and ongoing monthly review, of commercial forecasts which are based on our detailed, individual go to market plans and key commercial funnel and success metrics • Maintain a deep understanding of commercial performance and results, in touch daily to ensure a strong foundation and knowledge allowing effective contribution to the preparation and outputs of our weekly and monthly review of performance. Collaboration across our sales, marketing, product marketing and customer service functions is highly important to identify the root causes of performance and the opportunities to improve. • Produce ‘what if’ analysis to support structured, well thought out requirements that feed product, marketing and commercial strategies and optimisations • Contribute to the overall identification, tracking and management of risks and opportunities on a continuous basis, allowing a real time view of future performance enabling highly accurate business forecasts, discussions and timely planning for corrective actions. • Report on the movement of our customer base, volumes, movements, new additions and churn. Work collaboratively across the Commercial function in reviewing implications of that movement for our go to market activities and commercial performance. • Align closely with the BI and reporting functions to ensure that where analysis needs to turn into consistent reporting or data provision that clearly articulated requests are submitted, and support is provided to ensure accuracy and consistency of the outcome. • Operates within and continuously improves the ‘Commercial Ways of Working’, ensuring a simple, consistent and repeatable approach to driving our business. Your benefits: • Competitive base salary and commission structure • 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 #LI-AD1 Function: Customer Operations Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.