Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
3500+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

To support Version 1’s 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 escalate issues to senior SAM team members.
Analysing 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 escalate 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 company's 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 people’s 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 1’s 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.

Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst

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