Senior Revenue Analyst

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

The Senior Revenue Analyst will possess strong organizational and communication skills. You will be ambitious with the ability to provide solutions for issues identified. You are a competent individual with integrity, accountability, strong interpersonal skills, and a standout colleague. You have a passion for numbers, our organization has a passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission.

You'll deal with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions. Our innovation doesn’t stay in Research and Development. Within finance, you'll be trying new things, while solving business critical equations. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a world-wide impact – this is it.

Your Impact

• Partner with business organizations (FP&A, Sales Operations, IT, etc.) to streamline the Quote to Cash and revenue recognition process.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly entries for revenue, deferred revenue, and process reconciliation.

• Prepare and maintain monthly RPO and ARR reporting data.

• Maintain and provide quarterly and annual audit support as requested by internal and external auditors.

• Work with the project team that is delivering enterprise-wide SAP Transformational Programs using SAP ERP Finance tools such as S/4 HANA.

• Uphold and ensure compliance of SOX 404 key controls.

• Assist with other special projects, as needed.

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, related discipline.

• 4+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting and operation in the technology industry or Big 4 experience.

• Strong knowledge of Hardware, Software, and SaaS revenue guidance in US GAAP, with ASC 606.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google Suite.

• Prior knowledge in system implementation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Prior knowledge of SAP and Salesforce.

• Familiarity with some form of analytical programming (e.g. SQL, Python) as well as an ability and eagerness to independently learn new languages and techniques.

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

• Critical thinker with a risk-based approach mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

• Motivated self-starter who takes initiative.

• Team player and effective communicator with all levels of management and cross-functional organizations.

Additional Information

The Team

You have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with