About NetApp:
At NetApp, we believe in empowering our people to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, can embrace a growth mindset, and contribute to high-performance teams that prioritize customer-centric solutions. As a global leader in data management and cloud services, we are dedicated to helping businesses unlock their potential, and we invite you to join us on this journey.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to partner with our IT, Cybersecurity, and Business Process teams to drive thoughtful, data-informed OpEx decisions. We value skills and potential over specific backgrounds, and we are excited to welcome candidates from diverse experiences to apply.
This is a hybrid role required 3 days a week in the office in our Raleigh, NC or San Jose, CA office. Candidates outside this geographic location will not be considered.
The Opportunity:
This role is ideal for someone who is curious, analytical, and motivated to improve how organizations plan, measure, and optimize investments. You will play a key role in enabling smart resource allocation, strengthening financial discipline, and supporting high-impact business initiatives-while growing your own finance and business partnership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, and Business Process leaders to plan, manage, and forecast OpEx budgets
Deliver clear, actionable insights on spend trends, variances, and risks to inform decision-making
Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting processes through thoughtful analysis and simplification
Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including variance analysis and reporting
Build and maintain models to evaluate cost efficiency and investment trade-offs
Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial plans with business priorities
Identify opportunities to enhance transparency, controls, and cost optimization
What We Are Looking For:
We value skills, experience, and potential over traditional qualifications. You'll succeed in this role if you have:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Effective communication skills and confidence working with cross-functional partners
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis (corporate, consulting, or related environments)
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems or data tools
Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities
A growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools, processes, and business contexts
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
Typically 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or business partnering roles
This is a hybrid role required 3 days a week in the office in our Raleigh, NC or San Jose, CA office. Candidates outside this geographic location will not be considered.
Why Join NetApp:
At NetApp, we are committed to your growth and success. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
Shape financial strategies that drive innovation and impact across the organization
Work in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated
Collaborate with passionate professionals who share a commitment to high performance and customer success
Access learning and development resources to continuously expand your skills and career opportunities
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 100,300 - 143,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
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We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
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. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
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.
