Principal FP&A Analyst

Accounting & Finance Amsterdam, Netherlands Hoofddorp, Netherlands Req.Num.: N1457


Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

 

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, exceptional Excel modeling expertise, and a proven ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders? If so, this is a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team as a FP&A Principle Analyst in Amsterdam, where you will play a critical role in driving business insights and strategic analysis while collaborating with various functions to support our growth initiatives.

 

About the Team

The Principal FP&A Analyst will join the Worldwide Sales Finance team located in our key markets across the globe.   This team operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, characterized by a culture of collaboration, support, and partnership across various business functions. The team's mission at Nutanix is to deliver critical financial insights and analysis that drive strategic decision-making and optimize business performance, particularly in the renewals business.

You will report to the Senior Director of Worldwide Sales Finance, who fosters a leadership style centered around mentorship and empowerment, encouraging team members to be self-sufficient while providing ample support and coaching. The work setup for this role is hybrid, requiring the new hire to be in the office three days a week to facilitate collaboration and communication within the team.

Travel may be required from time to time, but will not be frequent.

 

Your Role

  • Develop and enhance financial reporting for renewals and new ACV bookings to support business decisions.
  • Analyze key trends and provide strategic insights to the Renewals, Portfolio and Revenue Operations leadership teams for forecasting and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the BI team to improve reporting capabilities and data analysis processes.
  • Monitor OPEX and actual spending against forecasts to inform resource allocation and budget planning.
  • Engage with various business functions, including sales and revenue operations, to align financial objectives with business strategies.
  • Establish strong relationships with business stakeholders and clearly communicate analysis, insights, and recommendations.
  • Identify gaps in financial processes and propose improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support the deal review process by analyzing  the health of the largest deals to identify risks and opportunities and to optimize future performance.
  • Lead initiatives to create a culture of data-driven decision-making within the team and across the organization.

 

What You Will Bring

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in finance and business support roles.
  • Strong Excel modeling skills for data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience with Tableau or similar reporting tools.
  • Ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders and communicate insights clearly.
  • Familiarity with complex datasets and transactional data management.
  • Experience in forecasting, OPEX management, and strategic analysis.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

 

Work Arrangement

The work arrangement for this role will be discussed with the hiring manager.

 

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Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.

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