Financial Analyst

NetApp; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement or Pension Plans

Paid Time Off

various Leave options

employee stock purchase plan

restricted stocks (RSU’s)

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with the GTM Sales organization, turning data into actionable insights to drive growth and better decision-making. You will build financial models, forecasts, and AI-enabled analyses while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

In a hybrid work environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, present executive-ready dashboards, and contribute to strategic planning through scenario analysis and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Accounting / Finance.
• Experience applying AI to financial analysis and modeling.
• Strong ability to build analytical tools and models.
• Collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication of complex financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven reporting and analytics initiatives to accelerate insights, improve decision-making, and shorten reporting timelines
• Use AI-powered analytics and automation tools to improve communications and processes related to GTM financial analysis, forecasting, scenario planning, and reporting accuracy
• Analyze quarterly and annual financial results, including bookings and margin trends from prior periods
• Build and maintain financial models to support short-term and long-term planning
• Work with teams across the business to understand key drivers and provide data-driven insights through AI-enabled reporting
• Create executive-ready dashboards, AI-powered reports, presentations, and variance analyses for leadership
• Support strategic projects through financial analysis, predictive analytics, and scenario planning
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, automation, and data quality to increase efficiency and accelerate timelines

Skills

FP&A experience

AI in finance

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Financial Analyst

This Financial Analyst role is a key finance partner to the NetApp GTM Sales organization, providing financial insights and analysis that help improve business performance, support growth, and drive better decision-making. The Financial Analyst will support business leaders by building financial models, preparing forecasts, analyzing performance, and helping evaluate investments and strategic opportunities.

The ideal candidate has strong financial and analytical skills and can turn complex data into clear recommendations for business leaders. They are proactive, curious, and focused on results, with the ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights. The candidate should also be comfortable using AI and advanced analytics tools to improve forecasting, speed up analysis, increase efficiency, and deliver higher-quality financial insights, while maintaining strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven reporting and analytics initiatives to accelerate insights, improve decision-making, and shorten reporting timelines


• Use AI-powered analytics and automation tools to improve communications and processes related to GTM financial analysis, forecasting, scenario planning, and reporting accuracy


• Analyze quarterly and annual financial results, including bookings and margin trends from prior periods


• Build and maintain financial models to support short-term and long-term planning


• Work with teams across the business to understand key drivers and provide data-driven insights through AI-enabled reporting


• Create executive-ready dashboards, AI-powered reports, presentations, and variance analyses for leadership


• Support strategic projects through financial analysis, predictive analytics, and scenario planning


• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, automation, and data quality to increase efficiency and accelerate timelines

Job Requirements

• FP&A experience in supporting global GTM Sales through financial planning, forecasting, and performance management.


• Experience in applying AI to financial analysis and modeling to improve decision-making, increase forecast accuracy, automate processes, and drive business results.


• Strong background in building financial models, creating analytical tools, and using data to support business decisions.


• Works effectively with teams across different functions, leadership levels, and external partners.


• Comfortable in fast-paced environments, taking ownership, driving communication, setting priorities, and solving complex problems independently.


• Recognized for strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly and align stakeholders.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting preferred


• 8+ years experience in Accounting / Finance

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is $155,000-$185,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on ‘On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.

• Health Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Retirement or Pension Plans


• Paid Time Off


• various Leave options


• employee stock purchase plan


• restricted stocks (RSU’s)

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You’ll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won’t wait for the perfect moment—you’ll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That’s how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you’re ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.