A Candid Perspective - Finance Manager Egnyte Employee Review

I don’t usually write reviews, but after seeing a misinformed post misrepresenting our Finance department and its leadership, I felt it was only fair to add my perspective and respond with facts. The claim that our Finance team, or our Finance leader, blocks hires is simply false. As strategic partners to leaders across Egnyte, our role is to provide thoughtful analytics and decision support rooted in data and financial discipline. This often creates a natural and healthy friction, as we challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with company priorities. While Finance is part of the approval process for headcount requisitions and offers, our focus is on maintaining compensation equity across roles while operating within established budget parameters. Hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring managers and executives who own the budgets and teams. Suggesting otherwise reflects a misunderstanding of how our company operates, and how Finance, in particular, embodies Egnyte’s values of candid conversations and transparent partnership. What’s even more disappointing is the tone directed at a female Finance leader who has consistently championed women across the company. I know from experience that she has actively supported and helped empower several female leaders, including, but not limited to our VPs of HR, Sales EMEA, and Pricing & Deal Desk. In fact, she currently has a majority-female team reporting directly to her, and she intentionally works to add diverse, qualified voices to the table wherever possible. Constructive feedback is healthy and welcome, but false claims, especially those aimed at someone making a real impact, are not. If you’re reading this and are considering Egnyte, know that while no company is perfect, there are many people here, including in Finance, who care deeply about building a better, more inclusive place to work.