# Financial Analyst

## About the Role
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Sales Finance team. In this role, you will analyze financial and operational results, monitor performance, and provide crucial inputs for strategic planning. Collaborating with colleagues across various functions, you will deliver data-driven insights that are shared with senior stakeholders, enhancing decision-making processes.

The Sales Finance team comprises 12 members across the US, EMEA, Singapore, and India. You will report to the Senior Manager of FP&A and benefit from a hybrid work environment, spending two days a week in the office to foster collaboration while enjoying remote work flexibility. This position does not require travel, allowing you to concentrate on your essential responsibilities.

## Key Responsibilities
– Support short- and long-term planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
– Manage headcount and operational expense forecasting for Worldwide Revenue Operations and Worldwide Specialist Sales.
– Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, flash analysis, and updating projections.
– Collaborate with HQ FP&A to support Channel and Product Finance teams.
– Provide detailed financial reporting to leadership on metrics like top line performance and OPEX.
– Generate ad-hoc reports using NetSuite, Tableau, and Salesforce as needed.
– Build a comprehensive Headcount and Annual Operating Plan aligned with company productivity and profitability expectations.
– Conduct variance analyses to explain discrepancies to budget.
– Prepare departmental reports comparing budget to actuals for distribution.
– Perform financial analyses and recommend actions based on findings.
– Assist in creating analytics and presentations.
– Integrate artificial intelligence tools into daily processes.

## Required Skills
– Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience in FP&A, management consulting, or other analytical roles.
– Fluency in English.
– Proficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables and logical functions.
– Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
– Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
– Experience in a matrix organization and working with cross-functional teams.

## Preferred Skills
– Knowledge of ERP/Planning Systems (Adaptive Planning/NetSuite).
– Familiarity with Salesforce and Tableau.
– Experience in a fast-growing IT systems/networking organization.
– Exposure to AI tools (e.g., Gemini, NotebookLM, Glean, or Copilot).

## Benefits
– Hybrid work environment with flexible schedules.
– Opportunities for professional growth and development.
– Collaborative team culture focused on financial excellence.

## Useful Links
– [Company Website](https://www.nutanix.com)
– [Careers](https://www.nutanix.com/careers)
– [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutanix)

## Why You Might Be Interested
This position offers a unique opportunity to play a significant role in financial planning and analysis while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. You will directly contribute to the business’s strategic goals, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Working alongside talented professionals and gaining exposure to advanced analytics and AI tools will further enhance your career trajectory.