Financial Analyst

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The Opportunity

• Job Title: R&D Financial Analyst** Are you a highly analytical and proactive finance professional with a passion for supporting innovation and strategic growth in a cutting-edge organization? If so, you’ll find an exciting opportunity at Nutanix, where you will partner closely with R&D leaders, drive impactful financial planning initiatives, and shape the future of our rapidly evolving technology landscape.
  
  

• Collaborate with R&D leaders to develop and manage project-level budgeting and resource allocation.
• Enhance forecasting accuracy by improving tracking systems for project investments and cash outflows.
• Conduct monthly financial analysis of operational expenses (Opex), headcount, and capital expenditures (Capex) to identify trends and variances.
• Facilitate headcount management and reporting, including approval processes and allocation changes across global teams.
• Provide actionable insights by preparing and presenting financial overviews to key stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Act as a strategic partner to departmental leaders in developing annual planning and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Drive process improvements and automation enhancements in financial tracking to support the rapidly growing R&D organization.
• Set first-year objectives to streamline financial processes and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and performance tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial software tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Experience with resource planning and project budgeting in a corporate environment