Strategy & Operations Analyst, Xero
United Kingdom
2+ days a week in office (Devonshire Square, London)
Accounting software for small businesses
Be an early applicant
Accounting software for small businesses
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
2+ days a week in office (Devonshire Square, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.
Role
Who you are
- A background in strategy or management consulting, ideally with familiarity in quantitative fields like Accounting, Economics, or Finance
- Sharp analytical skills, comfortable turning complex data into clear, actionable recommendations using tools like SQL, G-Suite, or MS Office
- A track record of using generative AI tools to streamline analysis and improve operational workflows
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a natural ability to present confidently and build trust with senior leaders
- Familiarity with SaaS business models, go-to-market functions, and financial modeling
- A curious, proactive mindset that thrives in fast-paced environments and navigating ambiguous business problems
- Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team
What the job involves
- As a Strategy & Operations Analyst, you will shape Xero’s future direction in the UK market
- You will lead discrete strategic projects, dive into market research and competitive intelligence, and deliver insights that inform critical business decisions and regional operating plans
- In addition to strategy setting, you will turn those insights into action by driving the operational execution of key initiatives
- Partnering with cross-functional teams globally and locally, you will align execution with strategy to ensure high-impact delivery that fuels our growth
- You will join a high-performing strategy and operations team that acts as the strategic engine for the UK region
- Working directly alongside leaders across Product, Sales, and Marketing, the team brings together data, market context, and cross-functional expertise to solve complex business challenges
- They foster a supportive, highly collaborative environment focused on clear communication and collective success
- Initially, the role will focus on:
- Harnessing AI tools such as Claude and Glean to automate factbases, market analysis, and internal reporting workflows
- Building robust business cases and financial models to guide go/no-go decisions on critical strategic opportunities
- Supporting the execution and tracking of the UK regional operating plan alongside management reporting like Monthly Business Reviews and OKRs
- Analyzing market sizing, competitor activity, and customer trends to maintain a strong factbase for the UK market
Salary benchmarks
Our take
For a long time, high-quality financial services have been reserved for large-scale businesses. Xero solves this problem by giving small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers access to best-in-class finance and accounting solutions.
Xero is one of the largest companies of its kind, with its promise to save time and effort for small business owners - who often don’t have in-house accounting teams - capturing interest and allowing the company to scale. It has a strong rival in Intuit QuickBooks, which offers similar services, but competes by being most effective for growing startups and having an incredibly simple user experience.
A series of acquisitions and partnerships, including the purchase of Instafile in 2018, have consolidated Xero’s market share. The company continues to add new integrations, such as with Vehocheck Workshop Manager, and the 2023-launched Beautiful Business Fund that will help small businesses accelerate growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
Leadership
Prior to Xero, she founded Boardlist and Joyus. She also served as the CEO of Polyvore and as a President of Asia Pacific and Latin America Operations at Google.
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