Netflix, Inc. announced that it has appointed company finance veteran David Wells as its chief financial officer or CFO to succeed outgoing CFO Barry McCarthy. The change is effective December 10.<br /><br />The company stated that Barry has expressed a desire to pursue broader executive opportunities outside the company.<br /><br />Commenting about his prior experience and service, the company said that, most recently, Wells served as vice president of financial planning and analysis, and was responsible for strategic planning, forecasting and financial analysis.<br /><br />Prior to joining Netflix in 2004, Wells spent six years in increasingly senior roles at Deloitte Consulting, where he managed consulting engagements in the retail and consumer products industries, Netflix noted.