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Palo Alto Networks · 2 days ago
Senior Manager Finance - Operations Finance
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $239K/yr
5+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Matthew Tager
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Responsibilities
Key finance business partner to the Sr. Vice President, Firewall
Effective at establishing a “seat at the table” with the leadership team and is considered a critical member of that leadership team
Participation in business reviews with Senior Leadership team including the ability to convey key messages through effective presentation skills
OPEX/CAPEX forecasting and variance analysis
Strong understanding of business model with demonstrated ability in effectively guiding business proposals for pricing and compensation incentives
Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance - Develop and enhance necessary dashboards to track key metrics and business performance to drive business decisions
Provides financial insight to the business in assessing risk and opportunities to achieving its financial commitments - This includes establishing insightful analytics that enable the business to “see around corners” or better anticipate the future
Design and implement financial processes that deliver consistent and predictable results that link operational performance to the P&L, both top line and margins
Proactively collaborates across multifunctional teams to create an environment that strives for global consistency of best practices identified both internally and externally to the organization
Provides financial leadership to meet deliverables during various financial cycles including monthly close, quarterly business reviews, monthly forecast and annual operating plan cycles and other ad hoc requests
Work closely with other members of the central and corporate finance team to ensure financial impacts of various business decisions are understood, aligned, and communicated – examples include Corporate FP&A, Central Sales and Marketing, and Global Shared Services
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in jobs of increasing responsibility within Finance or Accounting
Diversity of experience and exposure to a wide range of complex business models
Application SaaS and Software industry experience is strongly preferred
Cost Accounting knowledge is preferred
Minimum of a four-year college degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field from an accredited university - MBA / Master’s degree preferred or equivalent military experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey thoughts and ideas to effectively influence at all levels
Executive presence and excellent presentation skills, including the ability to effectively develop and concisely present financial plans to senior management
Strong leadership and team player who thrives in working both cross functionally and globally
Selects, retains, and develops global talent to support company objectives and promote diversity
Ability to effectively influence or mediate differing opinions and approaches at all levels of the organization
Exercises good judgment and makes well-informed and timely decisions
Ability to be both a leader and hands on “doer”
Translates data into actionable information
A proven track record of setting priorities, managing expectations, and delivering on commitments
Naturally curious and inquisitive with the ability to breakdown complex issues (i.e., simplify)
Energetic and analytical with a positive approach to problem solving
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent training, education, and experience in Finance or similar course of study
Preferred
Cost Accounting knowledge is preferred
MBA / Master’s degree preferred or equivalent military experience required
Benefits
Restricted Stock Units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (232)
2022 (382)
2021 (544)
2020 (304)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO· nyse:PANW
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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