Sr. Revenue Analyst - NPI

$90,000 - $145,000/Yr

Palo Alto Networks - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Clara, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Revenue NPI Analyst at Palo Alto Networks plays a crucial role in supporting the company's mission of cybersecurity by managing revenue recognition and system implementation for new products and programs. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a passion for numbers and problem-solving. The analyst will collaborate with various business organizations to ensure proper accounting practices and drive improvements in NPI activities, ultimately contributing to the company's revenue outlook.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business organizations to evaluate and launch new products and programs, ensuring proper revenue recognition and system implementation.
• Write detailed Functional Specifications to translate business requirements into functional design and oversee the development of the proposed solution.
• Design, test, and execute system implementation to properly account for NPI projects under SAP.
• Work with the project team delivering enterprise-wide SAP Transformational Programs using SAP ERP Finance tools such as S/4HANA.
• Comprehend the order to cash cycle of products and services and provide constructive recommendations to maximize the Company's revenue outlook.
• Manage multiple User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and post-launch validations to ensure seamless system implementation of NPI products and services.
• Manage project updates and internal communication within the Finance organization and represent in cross-functional meetings.
• Drive improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness into all NPI activities and deliverables.
• Research, evaluate, and prepare technical accounting memos for NPI projects.
• Assist with other special projects, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting and operation in the technology industry.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP and experience working with SAP S4/HANA.
• Prior experience in system implementation and UAT.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
• Team player and effective communicator with all levels of management and cross-functional organizations.

Nice-to-haves

• Big 4 and relevant industry experience preferred.

Benefits

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