Proofpoint · 2 hours ago
Staff Financial Analyst – Global Sales
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $244K/yr
10+ years expProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. They are seeking an experienced finance leader to partner with the Worldwide Sales organization, focusing on planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to drive revenue growth.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Lead FP&A support for Worldwide Sales, including annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks
Provide strategic variance analysis on expenses, headcount, and GTM investments; deliver actionable insights to Sales leadership
Own and enhance financial models to accurately forecast performance and support decision-making
Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to measure sales productivity and cost efficiency
Partner cross-functionally with Sales Ops, HR, and Accounting to align headcount planning and resource allocation
Drive process improvements and implement scalable tools to support a rapidly growing global sales organization
Prepare executive-level presentations for senior leadership and contribute to Board-level reporting as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in FP&A or finance roles, with a strong background in sales finance or GTM support
Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence strategic decisions
Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis
Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex modeling) and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Adaptive Planning) a plus
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and expense recognition (ASC 606 familiarity preferred)
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with executives
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight deadlines
Preferred
MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Experience in high-growth SaaS or technology environments
Strong analytical mindset with a strategic perspective and operational execution capability
Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Flexible time off
A comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
A three-week Work from Anywhere option
Company
Proofpoint
Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$885.5MKey Investors
DAG VenturesBridgescale PartnersMeritech Capital Partners
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2012-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Sumit Dhawan
CEO
Michael Frendo
Chief Technology Officer, Engineering
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