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This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Role Overview

This is a strategic and high-impact role at the heart of our FP&A organization. You will partner closely with the Product Development and Engineering teams to shape the financial strategy behind innovation, drive automation, and build scalable solutions. You’ll be a key leader in transforming financial processes and systems to elevate decision-making and provide senior leaders with clear, actionable insights.

What You'll Be Doing

The role is centered around three main pillars: Strategic Financial Planning, Operational Efficiency & Automation, and Business Partnership.

I. Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Planning & Forecasting: Lead short- and medium-term planning and forecasting for the Product Development and Engineering teams (CPBU and ISS organizations).
• P&L Modeling & Simulation: Create and drive simulation scenarios of the P&L (including significant Topline analysis) to provide strategic options to the business.
• Expense Management: Fully model and manage Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Operating Expenses (OpEx) to provide clarity in real-time and help meet company operating margins. Requires flexibility to reset expense targets based on Quarterly Performance.
• Strategic Planning: Support building end-to-end business models that can be used for mid and long-term strategic planning.
• Reporting & Insight: Drive the collection, analysis, and consolidation of key business and financial performance information, operational metrics, and various special projects/ad-hoc reporting.
• Financial Close Support: Support the financial close process, including accruals, monthly close variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial modeling and analysis.

II. Operational Efficiency & Automation

• Process Improvement: Drive scalable process improvements, template development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and optimize planning and reporting.
• System Alignment: Drive process and system improvements to better align our multiple financial processes.
• Automation: Lead the automation and streamlining of manual tasks using tools such as SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, and AI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT or GPT-based solutions).
• Budget Management: Ensure correct reporting in appropriate cost centers, manage fund transfers, and review/approve purchase orders to ensure accurate budget tracking.

III. Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Business Partnering: Acts as finance business partner to the CPBU and ISS organizations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work across multiple internal finance teams (accounting, treasury, tax, and other FP&A teams) and with external parties to finalize leasing arrangements.
• Decision Support: Focus on supporting business decision making and driving operational efficiencies.

What You Bring To The Team

• BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; MBA and/or CPA a plus.
• At least 6–8 years in progressively more complex finance roles, with a solid background in financial planning and analysis. Experience partnering with Research & Development teams is a plus.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast pace and ambiguous environment, can simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to cultivate productive relationships and collaborate across functions, leveraging strong communication, influence, and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, Tableau or similar tools.
• Prior A/P, A/R, invoicing experience is highly preferable. Familiarity with ASC842 is a plus.
• Experience using or building automations with AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to streamline workflows is highly valued.

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.

BRING YOUR BOLD.

BRING YOUR FLASH.