Senior Financial Analyst - Software Engineering

About the role

The role is part of the Software Engineering FP&A Organization based out of Santa Clara campus. It requires high-level analytical proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnership with Engineering leaders supporting global investments to ensure that spending is aligned to key objectives and initiatives.
• Investments include Cloud, contractors, software and hardware infrastructure, and licenses.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape and company strategy to analyze investments, identify cost-effective solutions, assess project priorities, and provide actionable recommendations to business leaders.
• Prepare forecasts for investments, operating and capital expenditures and analyze quarterly variances to forecasts by identifying associated risks and opportunities.
• Establish efficient processes for monthly and quarterly close and performance reporting.
• Implement practices for budget management and investment optimization.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools such as Claude, Codex, or Cursor to accelerate financial analysis, automate recurring reporting workflows, and enhance forecast accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, Data Science, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, with experience in analysis, forecasting, and modeling preferably within global high-tech.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic recommendations to Finance and Engineering leaders.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced financial modeling, with ability to build and convey business insight.
• Able to multi-task, work independently, and in teams to identify and solve problems collectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated work using AI-enabled tools to simplify tasks and analyses.
• Solid business judgment with ability to think strategically and plan effectively; be hands on, accurate, with attention to details, and results oriented.
• SAP ECC, S4 and BPC, Power BI, or SQL skills.
• Strong understanding of industry technology and market dynamics in areas directly related to NVIDIA’s products, research and development.

Skills

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to leverage AI tools for financial analysis and process automation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 30, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.