Principal Financial Analyst, OCI Storage

Overview

This role supports end-to-end financial ownership for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) within the Workload Health team. You will partner with Storage product and engineering organizations to deliver financial insights that influence product strategy, investment decisions, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop scenario-based financial and business models, with an emphasis on product-level insights
• Perform competitive analysis, pricing, and cost modeling for NPI (new product introduction)
• Link business strategy to financial reporting at various levels (from a discrete service to overall offerings) using Key Performance Indicators and goal setting
• Understand and influence investment decisions through detailed financial analysis
• Drive overall gross margin optimization efforts through deep analysis of business, financial, and other operational drivers
• Own all financial ROB activities (such as planning and budgeting cycles) in line with corporate and business requirements
• Participate and contribute to broader Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to help ensure capacity investments are made at the right place, right time, and the right size
• Embed deeply with engineering leaders and their teams and serve as a trusted advisor
• Drive policies and procedures that monitor and support the organization’s operational and business objectives

Preferred Qualifications / Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years finance experience; MBA a plus
• Knowledge of Cloud Technology and Infrastructure and/or experience supporting engineering preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally (engineering, finance, supply chain, operations, etc.) and with all levels of the organization
• Results driven; ability to translate ideas into operational plans and achieve measurable outcomes
• Track record of using data insights to drive decision-making
• Strong collaboration skills; ability to influence others without direct authority
• Ability to work through ambiguity and uncertainty in a fast-paced evolving business environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Self-directed and proactive; ability to multi-task and take ownership of work
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools and ability to leverage advanced prompting techniques to enhance reporting, dashboards, and financial insights

Qualifications

• Disclaimer (U.S.-based or U.S. customer/client-facing roles): Certain roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates and/or drug testing requirements.
• Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

Compensation & Benefits

US Hiring Range (USD): $84,500 - $187,000 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits package may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off:
  • Flexible Vacation for eligible salaried (non-overtime eligible) positions
  • Accrued Vacation for other employees eligible for vacation benefits
  • Vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years and 18 days annually for subsequent years for employees working at least 35 hours per week
  • Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week
  • Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon date of hire; refreshes each calendar year; unused balance carries over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

Location & Additional Information

• US-based roles: The role may require compliance with applicable identity verification steps as part of onboarding, including collection and processing of biometric information (with accommodations potentially available following an individualized assessment).
• Application timing: The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The employer will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.