Senior Finance Manager, Central FP&A

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Senior Finance Manager, Central FP&A. We're looking for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of finance, and a passion for driving cross-functional initiatives. This role will play a pivotal part in overseeing FP&A activities across various business finance teams and spearheading projects that enhance our overall financial planning and analysis processes.

Your Impact

• Lead and execute ad hoc projects that benefit the broader FP&A organization, such as defining and gaining alignment around bookings policies/ systems/ processes and increasing effectiveness of our finance offshore operations
• Collaborate with business finance teams, Corp FP&A, Accounting, and IT to drive FP&A process improvements, simplification, and standardization, ensuring consistent methodologies and best practices
• Promote the adoption of uniform key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting across the organization, with a focus on driving initiatives that increase ARR and profitability 
• Assist in business planning process and annual financial planning efforts
• Manage day-to-day oversight of R&D opex and HC consolidation across multiple teams
• Lead efforts to optimize financial performance through strategic financial analysis, data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or related field - MBA preferred or equivalent military experience required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with a strong background in central, R&D, sales or corporate finance roles
• A high degree of intelligence, natural curiosity, and a strong work ethic -  Healthy impatience for change
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing large-scale finance projects
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis methodologies
• Strong understanding of GAAP and experience with SaaS business models
• Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across various levels of the organization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, SAC, Tableau, Pigment, and other BI Tools)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while delivering high quality results
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information in a distilled manner

Additional Information

The Team

You have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a real passion for c