Senior Finance Manager, Palo Alto Networks
NetSec
$140-226.5k
More information about location
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Be an early applicant
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$140-226.5k
More information about location
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for someone with an analytical mind and strong knowledge of manufacturing finance—someone who is a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and passionate about driving change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- 8+ years of finance experience with a focus on supporting Supply Chain or Manufacturing operations and delivering measurable impact
- Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, SAC), BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and G Suite applications preferred
- Ability to connect high-level analysis for executive summary
- Ability to distill complexity via a methodical and structured approach
- Proficiency in managing large datasets, applying relevant statistical frameworks and concepts, and deriving executive-level insights
- Excellent financial modeling skills, with understanding of software, appliances and/or internet industry business models
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills in an executive facing role
- Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
- Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or equivalent or equivalent military experience - advanced degree or qualification (e.g., CPA, MBA) a plus
- You have a passion for numbers; our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity
- You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced professional to join the team as a Senior Finance Manager, NetSec
- In this role, you will partner with Supply Chain Operations, Product Marketing and Corporate FP&A to drive alignment of our finished goods and spares inventory, hardware firewall demand forecast and Spares/RMA forecast to ensure we plan for the appropriate supply and minimize excess inventory
- As part of the process you will build and own a financial framework to model the current inventory, demand forecast, excess inventory and mitigation efforts to consume the excess inventory
- This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of supply chain, product marketing, corporate FP&A and accounting with direct exposure to senior leadership and significant influence over the direction of our finished goods and spares inventory, product costs and margins
- Build and maintain a financial framework to model the ramp of hardware firewalls, including finished goods and spares, and drive alignment of demand forecasts between Product Management and Supply Chain
- Serve as a trusted partner in providing insight into inventory levels, hardware transitions, and overall supply planning
- Manage the processing of journal entries related to E&O during monthly and quarterly close. Ensure appropriate SOX controls are in place
- Own the Product and Service OCOGS forecast and drive stakeholder engagement with Supply Chain, Product Marketing and Corp FP&A
- Oversee and approve journal entries for Excess Inventory with appropriate SOX documentation
- Build and own financial framework to model the impact of tariff’s on our product costs
- 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
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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