Palo Alto Networks
Senior Manager, Corporate Finance - Topline
Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Senior Manager, Corporate Finance - Topline
Palo Alto Networks is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team as a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance. We’re looking for someone with an analytical mind and strong knowledge of finance, who is a self-starter, a great communicator, and passionate about driving change in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for providing key topline and profitability insights that will drive executive decision-making at the corporate level. This is currently an individual contributor role with future potential for expansion into team management.
Your Impact
Deliver accurate revenue and RPO forecasts as part of the Close the Quarter process
Assess topline impact of internal initiatives, new opportunities, and accounting policy changes
Establish new processes and improve existing processes for topline reporting & visibility, including topics such as renewals revenue streams, registration behavior, and theater performance
Prepare regular reporting packages, including CFO topline insights, executive team / Board of Directors content, and internal / external auditor close requirements
Provide financial support for M&A activities, including analysis and integration planning
Investigate and provide insights to ad hoc C-suite requests
Qualifications Your Experience
7+ years related experience showing strong career progression and prior topline ownership. Prior Corporate FP&A experience and familiarity with US GAAP revenue standards for technology companies/SaaS companies are both a plus
Experience working with a combination of bookings, RPO, revenue, and ARR
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable reporting solutions, leveraging Tableau and Pigment to improve accuracy, automation, and visibility of key metrics
Familiarity in managing large datasets, applying relevant statistical frameworks and concepts, and deriving executive-level insights
Strong experience with Google Workplace (Sheets & Slides), Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Tableau. Pigment experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business/Finance or related field (or equivalent military experience) is a plus
Your Qualities
Analytical thinker, with a desire to dig into and understand the details - and connect to the big picture
Willingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
Independent with enthusiasm for solving unstructured questions and providing thought leadership
Additional Information The Team
You have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. Our finance department deals with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer statement: Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
You can request accommodations for a disability during the hiring process by contacting accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Compensation The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary is expected to be between $185,000 - $210,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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Your Impact
Deliver accurate revenue and RPO forecasts as part of the Close the Quarter process
Assess topline impact of internal initiatives, new opportunities, and accounting policy changes
Establish new processes and improve existing processes for topline reporting & visibility, including topics such as renewals revenue streams, registration behavior, and theater performance
Prepare regular reporting packages, including CFO topline insights, executive team / Board of Directors content, and internal / external auditor close requirements
Provide financial support for M&A activities, including analysis and integration planning
Investigate and provide insights to ad hoc C-suite requests
Qualifications Your Experience
7+ years related experience showing strong career progression and prior topline ownership. Prior Corporate FP&A experience and familiarity with US GAAP revenue standards for technology companies/SaaS companies are both a plus
Experience working with a combination of bookings, RPO, revenue, and ARR
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable reporting solutions, leveraging Tableau and Pigment to improve accuracy, automation, and visibility of key metrics
Familiarity in managing large datasets, applying relevant statistical frameworks and concepts, and deriving executive-level insights
Strong experience with Google Workplace (Sheets & Slides), Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Tableau. Pigment experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business/Finance or related field (or equivalent military experience) is a plus
Your Qualities
Analytical thinker, with a desire to dig into and understand the details - and connect to the big picture
Willingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
Independent with enthusiasm for solving unstructured questions and providing thought leadership
Additional Information The Team
You have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. Our finance department deals with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer statement: Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
You can request accommodations for a disability during the hiring process by contacting accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Compensation The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary is expected to be between $185,000 - $210,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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