Sr Financial Analyst
Nutanix
Accounting & Finance, IT
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Mar 8, 2026
Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart
The Opportunity
Are you a highly analytical professional with exceptional financial planning and analysis skills? Do you have experience in business systems and automation enhancements? If so, join our high-energy FP&A team at Nutanix and be a part of a fast-growing organization that provides finance partnerships to business leaders across all functions. As an R&D Finance Senior Analyst, you will have the opportunity to develop frameworks for budgeting, resource planning, portfolio tracking and rationalizing R&D opex and capex investments. With our rapid growth, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact and drive strategic decisions.
Finance at Nutanix
The R&D Finance Senior Analyst will be a part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team at Nutanix. The FP&A team is a small, high-energy team that partners with business leaders across all functions. They provide analysis to support strategic decisions, conduct financial reviews, and manage financial processes such as planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking. The team is focused on driving financial insights and supporting the growth of the organization. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the R&D function, providing financial analysis and support for budgeting, resource planning and portfolio management.
Your Role
- Own R&D database inputs and headcount project allocation tools
- Improve tracking of CapEx investments and maintain depreciation waterfalls
- Prepare financial analysis for budget vs actuals by VP
- Coordinate regular business reviews with VPs and chief of staff
- Review monthly accruals and possess knowledge of opex/capex accruals
- Provide day-to-day business partnering to functional leaders
- Help develop annual plan and ongoing forecast for departmental expenses and headcount
- Think creatively and quickly with minimal direction and works well in a team environment
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or Accounting
- 10+ years of FP&A related experience
- Strong business and analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think creatively and quickly
- Willingness to adjust to work with different time zones
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Tableau/Power BI skills
About the Team
About Your Manager:
- Chandrika Bhutani is a tenured Senior Finance Manager (6+ years with Nutanix) and she currently has 1 Manager in California, 1 Junior Analyst in Mexico and 1 Junior Analyst in India reporting into her.
What The Team Says:
- The team at Nutanix is like a close-knit family. We work collaboratively, support each other, and celebrate each other's successes. There is a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork that makes coming to work a truly enjoyable experience.
How We Work:
- At Nutanix, we embrace a hybrid work environment (3 days in office) that allows for flexibility and work-life balance. Whether you prefer working from home or in the office, we prioritize creating a positive and comfortable work environment for all employees. Our focus is on results rather than hours worked, allowing you to manage your time effectively and meet your goals.
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