Senior Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A

$151,000 - $244,000/Yr

Palo Alto Networks - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Clara, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced Finance Business Manager to join their Corporate Finance team. This role focuses on providing critical topline and profitability insights to support executive decision-making. The position is currently an individual contributor role with potential for future team management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of finance, and a passion for driving change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce short-term and long-term revenue and RPO outlook factoring in bookings inputs and other internal initiatives.
• Assess topline impact of new initiatives, opportunities, and accounting policy changes.
• Provide insights around variances to forecast and improve forecasting processes.
• Produce various regular reporting packages including CFO top-line insights, executive team/Board of Directors content, and internal/external auditor close requirements.
• Establish new/improve existing processes for regular reporting and visibility into topline topics such as renewals revenue streams, registration behavior, and theater performance.
• Investigate and provide insights to ad hoc requests to C-level executives.

Requirements

• 9+ years related experience showing strong career progression; prior Corporate FP&A experience and/or familiarity with US GAAP revenue standards for technology companies/SAAS companies is a plus.
• Ability to link big picture to details with ease.
• Familiarity in managing large datasets, applying relevant statistical frameworks and concepts, and deriving executive-level insights.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
• Independent with enthusiasm for solving unstructured questions and providing thought leadership.
• Strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint, G Suite, SAP, and Tableau. Pigment experience is a plus.
• Bachelor degree in Economics/Business/Finance or related field.

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees.
• Mental and financial health resources.
• Personalized learning opportunities.