Finance Business Manager, Palo Alto Networks
Marketing FP&A
$116-188k
5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA)
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Job no longer available
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$116-188k
5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; MBA or CFA is a plus, but not required
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong emphasis on financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or business partnering
- Excellent financial modeling skills and basic understanding of Accounting policies
- Proven experience supporting marketing or sales organizations is highly preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high growth environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite products
- Experience with financial planning software (e.g., SAP) is a plus
- Experience with marketing planning software (e.g., Allocadia) is a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Business Manager (FBM) to join our Marketing finance team
- The FBM will be a key strategic partner to our Marketing organization, providing financial leadership, analysis, and insights to drive informed business decisions
- This role will be responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for various marketing initiatives
- Manage monthly financial close activities; conduct variance analysis between actuals and forecast, providing actionable insights
- Provide oversight and approval of Marketing spending and investment requests including Marketing Development Funds (MDF)
- Prepare detailed financial headcount and expense forecasts, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities
- Partner closely with marketing teams to understand timing of spend and resource requirements to drive accurate monthly forecasts of expense and headcount
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario analysis
- Partner with marketing teams during the annual financial planning process, including detailed budget planning and aligning investments to assigned budget targets
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Marketing leadership, providing proactive financial guidance and support and being the subject matter expert on legal, sourcing and procurement processes
- Collaborate with marketing teams to understand business strategies and translate them into financial implications
- Evaluate the financial impact of new marketing programs, campaigns, and investments
- Support business cases and ROI analysis for significant marketing initiatives
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to Marketing leadership and other stakeholders that includes variance analysis and audit reports to track marketing spend effectiveness and efficiency
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for various business needs
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within financial planning, forecasting, and reporting by way of business transformation or leveraging AI capabilities
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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