Corporate Finance Manager, Financial Planning

6 days ago

Santa Clara, California, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company that protects the digital way of life. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Finance Business Manager, Corporate Finance. This role will be responsible for providing key topline and profitability insights that will drive executive decision-making at the corporate level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to continuously automate and scale the topline models as we transition to our new forecasting tool.
  • Understand and build the topline financial planning models (monthly forecasts, quarterly, annual, and long-term plan) for key topline metrics including but not limited to Revenue, RPO, ARR in the forecasting tool.
  • Become the business partner in understanding the company's topline metrics.
  • Develop and maintain close the quarter financial models to help the executive team understand where the topline metrics will close for the quarter.
  • Partner with the IT team to ensure accuracy and integrity of reporting systems and dashboards.
  • Drive coordination, organization, and execution of quantitative and qualitative analysis on topline metrics throughout the close the quarter process.
  • Monitor monthly topline metrics and analyze forecast vs actuals to provide actionable insights to the leadership team.
  • Create reporting materials for the executive leadership team, board, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or equivalent military experience required - Top-tier MBA strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years related experience showing strong career progression - prior Corporate FP&A experience and/or familiarity with SAAS financial concepts a major plus.
  • Strong technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles including Revenue ASC-606.
  • Possess deep experience with financial planning software and ERP systems (e.g., Anaplan, Pigment, SAP).
  • Ability to link big picture to details with ease.
  • Familiarity 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.

What We Offer

Palo Alto Networks offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, restricted stock units, and a bonus. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Our Commitment

We're 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.

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.

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