Senior Finance Manager, Palo Alto Networks
NAM Sales Finance
$140-226.5k
Office located in 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
$140-226.5k
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
- Being successful in this role requires a large degree of analytical thought leadership, excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to drive process improvement and actionable insights across all the key FP&A areas
- 8+ years FP&A experience including recent (within past 3 years) strategic business partnership with Sales leadership at Manager level or above; or prior experience in strategy consulting focused on go-to-market strategy
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership in ambiguous and frequently changing situations. Thrives in ambiguity with ability to deliver strong business outcomes
- Strong project management, planning, and organization skills, including ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Takes charge of complex issues and develop new ways of approaching business challenges independently and proactively
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
- Ability to lead by example with a growth mindset, willingness to listen, receive feedback and embrace change, and a natural hunger to continuously learn and improve
- Execution-focused
- Excellent verbal, written communication and business partnership skills
- Self-starter with unquestionable integrity
- Passionate, high-energy, impactful team-player
- Bachelors in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent military experience - MBA or equivalent experience a plus
- If you have the relevant FP&A experience and acumen, an innovative and proactive “lean-in” mindset to problem solving, and a desire to help build a high-performing, positive and inclusive team culture, this could be the place for you!
What the job involves
- As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity
- Palo Alto Networks has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Finance Manager, Sales FP&A professional to join our team
- In this role, you will work closely with the Director of North America Finance and business partners in North America Sales to help drive strategic decision-making, provide financial insight, and build operational rigor and efficiency
- This individual will also partner with Speedboat and Central Finance teams, and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Operations on a regular basis
- Business Partnering - Trusted advisor and Finance partner to key Sales leadership within North America
- Develop an understanding of their business and translate that into operational and financial information
- Help develop various metrics and reports to monitor the health of the business on a regular basis, including identification of areas of P&L risk and opportunities
- Deliver insights of data to help grow and drive profitability of the NAM business
- Unlock growth opportunities through deep data analysis and implementation of effective analytical frameworks
- Support the analysis, approval and execution of key operational activities such as headcount requisitions, program spend, purchase requisitions, and time and expenses
- Able and willing to champion difficult but necessary trade-offs in the business
- Planning for North America Theater - Translate Go-to-market strategy and company goals into annual Bookings, OPEX and HC plans - Actively engaged in the planning processes for North America, including driving run-rate analysis, topline and investment modeling, affordability analysis and budget allocation
- Quarterly / Monthly Close, Forecast and Reporting - Guide and drive the Segment Sales financial close and forecast process for headcount and OPEX - Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis and key metrics that enable business decision making - Incorporate best practices and create a more streamlined, methodical and data-driven approach to drive forecasting accuracy, and drive a more efficient close process
- Lead Projects to evaluate investments and GTM strategy, optimize resource allocation and drive efficiency and process improvement - Upholding a mindset of continuous improvement to enable the NAM to scale the business and deliver high impact analysis for decision making
- Mentor and Coach to junior team members - As one of the senior members on the team, it is critical to have a growth mindset, a “can-do/roll-up your sleeves” attitude, and a willingness to teach and support other junior team members in their growth and professional development - Understand the importance of collaboration, team success and building a values-driven team culture
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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