Director of Operations Finance at NetApp

Own Every Moment at NetApp

At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins.

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

NetApp is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative, and results-driven Director of Operations Finance to lead financial strategy and operations within the organization. This critical role emphasizes ownership, innovation, and partnership across teams to drive business outcomes. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who bring unique perspectives and experiences, and we encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are eager to learn and grow.

The Opportunity

As Director of Operations Finance, you will lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for our operations organization and serve as the finance partner for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). You will help shape decisions that drive efficiency, scalability, and customer value across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead S&OP from a finance perspective, integrating demand, supply, and financial plans
• Oversee FP&A for operations, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, manufacturing, and business leaders to inform decisions
• Translate data into actionable insights that drive performance and customer outcomes
• Build scalable financial models to support growth and operational excellence
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and simplification of financial processes
• Develop and mentor a high-performing, inclusive finance team

What We're Looking For

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

• Strong financial acumen with experience in FP&A, operations finance, or S&OP
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex ideas clearly
• Analytical mindset with experience turning data into strategic insights
• Track record of driving business outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, ownership-driven approach
• Experience building or improving scalable processes and tools
• Inclusive leadership style that fosters belonging and collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience in financial leadership, operations, or strategy roles (typically 12+ years)
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, BI tools)

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

The target salary range for this position is 196,350 - 280,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. now.

Submitting an application

To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.