Director of Data Analytics, Palo Alto Networks
Finance
$241-329.5k
More information about location
1-5 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
$241-329.5k
More information about location
1-5 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
- Proven Leadership Experience: 10+ years of experience in data and analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced enterprise software environment
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Management: Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring diverse teams that include data engineers, data analysts and product managers
- Broad Analytics Background: Background in finance reporting with proven experience leading data functions in go-to-market (GTM) and enterprise analytics
- Technical Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with modern data stacks (e.g., GCP)
- Proficiency with BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
- A strong understanding of data modeling, data architecture, and ETL processes
- Strategic Mindset: The ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical requirements and actionable insights
- Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to communicate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership
Desirable
- Some background in data science with prior experience in application of ML modeling methods for finance use cases (ex: ML based revenue forecasting)
- Prior experience working in companies undergoing a transition from a contract-based to a subscription-based pricing model
What the job involves
- We are seeking a visionary and hands-on leader to establish and scale our Finance Analytics function
- The Director, Finance Analytics will be a key partner to the finance leadership team, responsible for leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to manage and deliver accurate reporting and deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the function
- This is a unique opportunity for a "player-coach" who is passionate about building from the ground up
- You will not only set the vision and strategy for finance analytics but also roll up your sleeves to guide your team in creating a robust data foundation and delivering critical reporting and analysis
- You will be at the forefront of our data-driven culture, championing the use of AI and advanced analytics to unlock new levels of financial and operational excellence
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with senior finance leaders to understand their strategic priorities and translate them into a clear roadmap for the Finance Analytics team
- Team Leadership & Development: Build and manage a world-class team comprising data engineers, and product managers. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, embracing a partnership model with the finance organization
- Player-Coach Mentality: Act as a hands-on leader, providing guidance and mentorship to your team on everything from data architecture and engineering to data modeling and analysis
- Financial Reporting & Insights: Own the end-to-end process for finance reporting, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and timeliness. Move beyond standard reporting to deliver deep-dive analyses and predictive insights that inform key business decisions
- AI-Powered Analytics: Champion the integration of AI and machine learning into all aspects of our data ecosystem, from data engineering and data quality to advanced analytics and data science, to enhance efficiency and predictive capabilities
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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