NetApp Financial Analyst 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

681069318

Essential Functions:
1. Financial Analysis: Conduct thorough financial analysis, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Work closely with department heads to ensure alignment with business objectives and provide accurate and timely financial projections.

5. Analytics and Reporting: Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance. Provide meaningful insights through data analysis and visualization tools to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

6. Financial Planning: Support the development and execution of long-term financial plans, including strategic initiatives, capital expenditure analysis, and ROI evaluations. Assess the financial feasibility of new projects and investments.

7. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize reporting capabilities. Implement best practices and tools to enhance the overall effectiveness of the FP&A function.
Preferred Skillsets:
1. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, industry dynamics, and financial implications. Ability to translate financial analysis into actionable insights and recommendations.
2. Business Partnering: Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
3. The Story Behind the Numbers: Ability to analyze financial data in-depth and present findings in a clear and concise manner. Strong storytelling skills to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience.
4. Analytics: Proficient in financial modeling, data analysis, and statistical techniques. Experience working with advanced Excel functions, financial planning software, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Education and Experience
• The types of tasks this individual is responsible for are well defined and utilized and build an understanding of standard principles and practices within a team environment.
• This individual interacts primarily with their Hiring manager, Finance Partners, and the direct Finance team members on assigned projects and may communicate with employees in other functions as required.
• The regular and detailed direction is provided, as well as an ongoing review of activities and priorities.
• The ideal candidate will be an important contributor to team projects.
• Ideally, 5-8 years of working experience.
• CA, CMA, CPA, CFA, MBA Finance (Reputed University), Finance Analytics from reputed institution.