Palo Alto Networks
Overview
Job Description Palo Alto Networks has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will report directly to the Director, Cortex & Cloud Finance and work with the Cortex & Cloud Finance Team and business partners to help build and deliver on our financial plans, support strategic decision-making, provide financial insight, and help build operational rigor and efficiency. This individual will partner with Theater and Central Finance teams, and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Sales Operations. Success in this role requires strong analytical ability, excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to support and enable process improvement and insights across all the key FP&A areas. Your Impact
Build and develop SaaS metrics: refine existing metrics and design new KPIs to be business relevant and able to analyze trends, changes versus industry benchmarks. Own key Cortex & Cloud financial metrics, including ARR, Bookings, Revenue, Margins, Renewal rate, and Customer Lifetime Value. Own the process, build financial models in Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau or other systems to set up fully automated models. Architect of visual presentation: contribute to monthly and quarterly performance review decks and other executive-level presentations. Be a Strategist: dig deeper into the business to provide actionable insights and recommendations through data analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Theater finance, India COE team, IT, Customer Success, Sales Ops) to continually improve metrics alignment, data integrity, and automation. Qualifications
Your Experience
7+ years of related experience showing strong career progression; prior Corporate FP&A experience and/or familiarity with US GAAP revenue standards for technology/SaaS companies is a plus Strong knowledge of ASC-606 required Ability to link big picture to details with ease Experience with a combination of the following: ARR, MRR, SaaS Metrics, Bookings, Renewals Familiarity with 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 in 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 or equivalent military experience required 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. We have open positions to top talent seeking a financial challenge. 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. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a worldwide impact, this is it. Compensation Disclosure
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 (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $150,000 - $188,000 per year. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Job Description Palo Alto Networks has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will report directly to the Director, Cortex & Cloud Finance and work with the Cortex & Cloud Finance Team and business partners to help build and deliver on our financial plans, support strategic decision-making, provide financial insight, and help build operational rigor and efficiency. This individual will partner with Theater and Central Finance teams, and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Sales Operations. Success in this role requires strong analytical ability, excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to support and enable process improvement and insights across all the key FP&A areas. Your Impact
Build and develop SaaS metrics: refine existing metrics and design new KPIs to be business relevant and able to analyze trends, changes versus industry benchmarks. Own key Cortex & Cloud financial metrics, including ARR, Bookings, Revenue, Margins, Renewal rate, and Customer Lifetime Value. Own the process, build financial models in Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau or other systems to set up fully automated models. Architect of visual presentation: contribute to monthly and quarterly performance review decks and other executive-level presentations. Be a Strategist: dig deeper into the business to provide actionable insights and recommendations through data analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Theater finance, India COE team, IT, Customer Success, Sales Ops) to continually improve metrics alignment, data integrity, and automation. Qualifications
Your Experience
7+ years of related experience showing strong career progression; prior Corporate FP&A experience and/or familiarity with US GAAP revenue standards for technology/SaaS companies is a plus Strong knowledge of ASC-606 required Ability to link big picture to details with ease Experience with a combination of the following: ARR, MRR, SaaS Metrics, Bookings, Renewals Familiarity with 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 in 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 or equivalent military experience required 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. We have open positions to top talent seeking a financial challenge. 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. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a worldwide impact, this is it. Compensation Disclosure
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 (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $150,000 - $188,000 per year. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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