Palo Alto Networks · 4 hours ago
Finance Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $188K/yr
6+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking an experienced finance professional to join their FP&A team as a Finance Manager, responsible for financial forecasting, strategic investment optimization, and generating advanced analytics insights.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Workplace Resources budget owners to align business and financial goals
Lead the annual planning and monthly/quarterly forecasting process (OPEX, CAPEX, and headcount), leveraging AI/ML models to drive significantly increased accuracy, identify non-linear trends, and provide dynamic financial projections
Drive comprehensive financial analyses, including the ROI for real estate leases, Facilities, and vendor contracts
Utilize predictive analytics and AI to rigorously assess, inform, and optimize all operational and capital investments for maximum business value and strategic alignment
Move beyond standard reporting by generating critical, AI-derived insights and reports, including complex variance analyses and audit reports
Proactively identify and communicate key trends, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities through deep, data-mined analysis
Continuously explore and implement AI and machine learning-driven automation across financial reports and dashboards to significantly increase efficiency, expand organizational knowledge, and free up capacity for strategic work
Manage the monthly close process (PO accruals, reclasses, SOX compliance) and partner closely with Workplace Resources budget owners to align business and financial goals, ensuring accurate monthly forecasts of expense and headcount
Maintain a strong understanding of CAPEX management and cash flow forecasting, utilizing data systems to ensure proper tracking and resource allocation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
6-8+ years related Financial Planning and Analysis experience showing strong career progression; experience managing Workplace and Facilities investment is desirable
Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multi-task with the willingness to adapt to the rapid business and organizational demands that result from a high-growth environment
Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to synthesize data and present key actionable insights
Strong communication skills with a proactive and constructive style of engagement with business partners and the team
Possesses intellectual curiosity and professional ownership with the ability to understand the business, beyond finance
Experience with and/or a willingness to master various financial systems, including SAP, SAC, Tableau, G Suite, Excel and other BI tools
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
Recent News
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