BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

This FP&A Sr Finance Analyst will be a key member of the Services and Operations FP&A team, supporting the Customer Experience (CX) and Supply Chain Operations organization.  

The CX Sr Finance Analyst will support the budgeting, forecasting and reporting of financial and operational metrics for Evergreen Subscription Renewals and Sales Proof of Concept (POC) Inventory.  The Evergreen subscription is Pure’s flagship subscription and a successful candidate will be responsible for surfacing and presenting key business insights and recommendations to finance and senior business leadership.  Additionally, the CX Sr Finance Analyst will be responsible for Sales POC inventory targeting and reporting, surfacing risks and opportunities to drive optimization.

What You Will Be Doing

Evergreen Subscription Renewals

• Support and maintain the Evergreen Renewal bookings and revenue forecasting model monthly.
• Prepare Evergreen bookings and revenue monthly actuals vs budget and forecast reconciliation and bridge analysis.
• Support monthly renewal key performance metrics package including analysis on renewal rate, term, on-time, and lost metrics in preparation for review with Renewal Sales leadership.
• Partner with Business Intelligence on reporting automation and new metrics development; including supporting testing and validating new reports.
• Support Evergreen subscription trend reporting including but not limited to bookings, service level  mix, discounting by theater, product and account.
• Drive continual process improvement leveraging best practices, standardization, and automation to scale the business.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support key business decisions.

Sales POC Sales Reporting

• Support and maintain the POC (Proof of Concept) Inventory model for quarterly target setting.
• Prepare monthly actuals vs target analysis; monitor risks and opportunity to the target. 
• Publish monthly dashboard of POC actuals vs target to Sales Finance, Sales Engineering and Sales Operations business partners and leadership.

What You Bring To The Team

• BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; MBA a plus.
• 3-4 years of progressively complex roles in a financial function with financial planning and analysis experience/understanding; Service experience a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to interpret and summarize data to aid management in achieving operational goals.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, project management, and financial modeling abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change.
• Willingness and curiosity to take deep dives into status-quo and drive effective changes that scale, even or especially if it means establishing new processes or what hasn’t been done before.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally, through strong relationship building, influencing, negotiating and communication skills, with all levels of management.
• Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Tableau and Anaplan software are a plus.

BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

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.

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

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. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.

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