Sr. Manager, Operations Finance

About NetApp:

At NetApp, we believe in empowering our people to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, can embrace a growth mindset, and contribute to high-performance teams that prioritize customer-centric solutions. As a global leader in data management and cloud services, we are dedicated to helping businesses unlock their potential, and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Manager, Operations Finance to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving financial excellence and operational efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for continuous improvement. We value skills and potential over specific backgrounds, and we are excited to welcome candidates from diverse experiences to apply.

The Opportunity:

As Sr. Manager, Operations Finance, you will lead financial planning and analysis for Operations, partnering cross-functionally to deliver insights, improve cost efficiency, and enable high-impact decisions that support business performance and customer success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities for Operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Partner with Operations leaders to translate strategy into financial insights and actions
• Deliver clear, timely reporting and variance analysis to support decision-making
• Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining a customer-first mindset
• Build scalable financial models and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across finance, supply chain, and business teams
• Ensure data integrity and continuously improve finance processes and tools

What We Are Looking For:

We value skills, experience, and potential over traditional qualifications. You’ll succeed in this role if you have:

• Strong financial planning & analysis skills, including forecasting and modeling
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Experience partnering with operations, supply chain, or manufacturing teams (or similar environments)
• Analytical mindset with comfort working with data, systems, and ambiguity
• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive outcomes
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in finance, operations, or a related field (typically 10+ years)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with visualization tools is a plus

Why Join NetApp:

At NetApp, we are committed to your growth and success. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Shape financial strategies that drive innovation and impact across the organization
• Work in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated
• Collaborate with passionate professionals who share a commitment to high performance and customer success
• Access learning and development resources to continuously expand your skills and career opportunities