Financial Analyst

NetApp, Inc. • Durham, NC

5d • $100,300 - $143,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement or Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• various Leave options
• Performance-Based Incentives
• employee stock purchase plan
• restricted stocks (RSU’s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level