We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 82,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. The Software Asset Analyst is responsible for supporting the business by using analytical skills and licensing knowledge to provide credible management information for internal customers. Daily tasks consist of performing license reviews, handling software requests via workflow (and other sources), and providing advice and guidance around software licensing to colleagues and business users. Monitor software license usage across the organisation. Ensure compliance with software license agreements & regulations Maintain accurate records of software licenses, entitlements, and usage rights Identify and mitigate risks associated with non-compliance or license misuse Analyse software usage patterns and find opportunities for cost savings Identify and eliminate unused or underutilised software licenses Support and coordinate license audits and compliance checks with internal and external stakeholders Support procurement and follow all procurement policies ensuring an efficient process for software orders Generate regular reports on software asset usage, compliance status, and cost savings Analyse data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement Support implementing best practices and standards for software asset management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Understanding of software licensing models and compliance regulations Working knowledge in software asset management tools and systems (SNOW, ServiceNow, SNOW for SAP Optimizer, ILMT, Power BI) Analytical Skills - Utilise strong analytical skills as a SAM Analyst to meticulously assess software usage, optimise licensing agreements, regulatory requirements, fostering cost-efficiency and risk mitigation. Communication - Ability to use language to express and share information. It includes verbal and non-verbal communication across all channels Technical Skills – Recognised as “SME” for relevant Technical Services relating to the role, you will need expertise in license management, data analysis, vendor negotiation, IT asset inventory, risk assessment, and proficiency with SAM tools. Technologist” mindset – Continuously learn, innovate, and collaborate to harness technology's power for effective software asset management and drive positive change. Decision-Making - Capable of working independently and leading own workload with little supervision, with a track record of being a self-starter. Collaboration - Collaboration and teamwork with all levels of the organisation is key and you must demonstrate ability to work with others to achieve a common goal. Be Customer Focussed – constantly improving our customers experience I listen to my customers I use available data to help make decisions Be Human – acting with humanity and care I do the right thing I am respectful Be Curious – thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious I build and share new ideas I try new things and share my learnings Be Agile – working with trust, pace and agility I have courage to be creative Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20 Be Inclusive – acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together I embrace allyship I have self-awareness and a desire to learn Be Accountable – championing the plan to deliver results and growth I own my actions I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. li-bn1