Financial Analyst

Accounting & Finance Bangalore, India Req.Num.: 29984


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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.


About the Team

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Your Role

  • 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.

What You Will Bring

  • 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

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 3 days per week, however certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.


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Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.

Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].