Senior Director of Finance - Enterprise Storage Planning, Product Finance Unit

Company Overview

NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) is a global, cloud-led, data centric software company. We provide a full range of hybrid cloud data services that simplify the management of applications and data across cloud and on-premises environments to accelerate digital transformation. We partner with the world’s biggest cloud companies, including Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. With these partners, we empower global organizations to unleash the full potential of their data to expand customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation, and optimize their operations. And that’s not all; for the third year in a row, we have been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage and been recognized as Partner of the Year by both AWS and Microsoft. 
Founded in 1992 with an IPO in 1995, headquartered in San Jose, California, and has ranked in the Fortune 500 since 2012. With over 11,000 employees, revenues of $6B and a market capitalization of $20.49B, and a global footprint with 71 offices worldwide. Behind the company's breakthroughs is an open, collaborative culture that fuels fresh ideas. NetApp has created a culture where people feel empowered to make a difference and encouraged to question the status quo, are passionate about innovation and collaboration, and are committed to and care for each other, their customers, partners, and communities. For more information, visit www.netapp.com.

Position

NetApp is seeking a dynamic and strategic finance leader to join our team as the Senior Director of Enterprise Storage Planning, Product Finance unit. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary finance business partner to key senior business leaders bringing actionable insights and financial acumen as well as a key architect in shaping and executing financial strategies that drive the success of our product operations. As a leader, you will oversee financial operations, provide insightful analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal financial performance.

Under your leadership, you will support senior business leaders and senior finance leaders by driving financial analysis to support financial planning, budgeting, decision making, and performance. Your excellent communication skills enable you to present analysis, results, recommendations, and influence decisions at all levels of the organization, including the Executives team.

In the Enterprise Storage Planning role, you will support the strategic planning function for NetApp core platform, spanning across Hybrid Cloud and Public Cloud.  This role will oversee the Enterprise Storage & Shared Platform strategy for NetApp, with a focus on AI enablement, an area going through rapid growth. You will also hire, lead and manage a team to provide Product Finance FP&A support along with full P&L responsibility.

Location

This position can be located near any major US cities, some travel may be required. Seattle and San Jose preferred.

Key Responsibilities

•    Drive strategic influence through financial insights, guiding key business decisions and ensuring alignment with overarching financial objectives. 
•    Lead business planning, long range planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support strategic decision making within the Product Business Unit. 
•    Ensure a comprehensive understanding and proactive monitoring of key financial metrics within the P&L framework (i.e. Revenue, costs, discounts, gross margin & contribution margin) 
•    Exercise stewardship over area-wide resources and govern the P&L, assuming responsibility for the allocation and management of financial assets. 
•    Conduct in-depth financial analysis of the product business, offering actionable insights into business performance and trends. 
•    Present financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators for the business unit. 
•    Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field. MBA or CPA preferred
•    15+ years of progressive experience in finance roles 
•    Strong analytic skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
•    Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote locations.
•    Proven track record in elevating financial team performance through strategic leadership.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational departments. 

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