Puritans come from various backgrounds and we thrive off of challenging the norm. This cross-pollination of backgrounds has led to numerous groundbreaking ideas and helped build one of the most reliable and easy to use storage systems in the industry. We strive to hire the best and brightest people, who excel in a cutting-edge, fast-paced, collaborative and transparent environment. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to solve real-world problems while making work an enjoyable experience.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to support the Go-To-Market (GTM) functions. 

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to control and analyze sales cost trends while also optimizing headcount and focusing on personnel costs. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs, develop comprehensive cost management strategies, and provide insightful sales cost analysis. Your work will be essential in aligning our financial goals with our business objectives, ensuring both efficiency and profitability. You will leverage advanced analytics to drive impactful decisions that support our company's growth and operational excellence. By identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices, you will contribute to the continuous enhancement of our financial and operational processes. Your ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations will make you a key player in our strategic planning initiatives.

The role requires a high level of cross-group collaboration, analytical skills, and experience in influencing others. You will have the unique opportunity to lead and influence a core part of Pure's strategy and be instrumental for Finance to provide value added analysis to the business. It is a key position which reports to the Senior Manager, GTM Finance Shared Services and will require you to have solid communication skills, demonstrate a consistent record in business analytics and the ability to tell a story through data.

GTM Finance Shared Services commit to excellence spans across the following key areas: Insightful Reporting: Delivering precise, timely, and comprehensive financial reports that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions; In-Depth Analysis: Conducting thorough analyses to uncover actionable insights and drive strategic growth; Strategic Planning: Leading forward-thinking planning efforts to ensure our financial and operational goals are not just met but exceeded; Cutting-Edge Automation: Pioneering innovative solutions that streamline processes, reduce manual efforts, and enhance operational efficiency; Collaborative Business Partnering: Working hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams to support and drive key business initiatives, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a Headcount data expert on HR data systems including Workday, Greenhouse, Anaplan.
• Serve as Finance Personnel cost expert and track the dynamics across different periods and scenarios.
• Convert conversations with HR partners into user-friendly data tools that are accessible to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partner with Finance and Sales management on workforce planning assumptions for both headcount and personnel cost 
• Drive sales cost efficiency via optimizing HC ratios such as Core to Overlay mix across teams and regions. 
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards to turn data into valuable insights. Report & develop business metrics to drive efficient decision making.
• Drive stewardship in HC / Personnel cost area ensuring compliance with company’s policies
• Prepare monthly actuals vs budget analysis as well as variance analysis and review with business partners.
• Develop and maintain recurring sales management reporting packages summarizing key HC trends and analysis.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support key business decisions.
• Drive continuous process improvement and best practices sharing. Standardize and automate reporting to scale the business.
• Upload Budget and update Forecast data in Anaplan (our forecast system)
• Analyze risks and opportunities profile to drive cost optimization and business growth

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• 3-5+ years of experience in FP&A. Advanced Proficiency in complex financial modeling and predictive data analytics is highly desired.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast paced and ambiguous environment, simultaneously manage multiple priorities and challenge the status quo to drive change and process improvement.
• General understanding of HC-related cost components: both business and financial fundamentals. 
• Ability to handle highly confidential HR information in a professional & compliant manner.
• Great experience in some of the following systems: Workday, Greenhouse, Salesforce, Anaplan, NetSuite, SAP, Snowflake, Tableau, or similar. High-level experience in methodologies and processes for managing large scale databases. 
• Proficiency in SQL or database programming languages is a plus.
• Experience in technology industries or sales finance or sales operations is a plus.
• Attention to detail when necessary and ability to synthesize large volumes of data and summarize into presentation/management views.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, collaborative, and a strong team player.
• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA is a plus.