Finance Manager

Palo Alto Networks

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Palo Alto Networks is looking for an experienced finance professional to join its FP&A team as a Finance Manager to help support Workplace Resources in the G&A organization. We’re looking for a self-starter with strong analytical skills, an effective communicator, and a passionate leader looking to drive change in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for monthly forecasting/close, annual planning, ROI analysis, business partnering and providing analytics and insights into investments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
6-8+ years related Financial Planning and Analysis experience showing strong career progression; experience managing Workplace and Facilities investment is desirable.
Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multi-task with the willingness to adapt to the rapid business and organizational demands that result from a high-growth environment.
Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to synthesize data and present key actionable insights.
Strong communication skills with a proactive and constructive style of engagement with business partners and the team.
Possesses intellectual curiosity and professional ownership with the ability to understand the business, beyond finance.
Experience with and/or a willingness to master various financial systems, including SAP, SAC, Tableau, G Suite, Excel and other BI tools.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Workplace Resources budget owners to align business and financial goals.
Lead the annual planning and monthly/quarterly forecasting process (OPEX, CAPEX, and headcount), leveraging AI/ML models to drive significantly increased accuracy, identify non-linear trends, and provide dynamic financial projections.
Drive comprehensive financial analyses, including the ROI for real estate leases, Facilities, and vendor contracts. Utilize predictive analytics and AI to rigorously assess, inform, and optimize all operational and capital investments for maximum business value and strategic alignment.
Move beyond standard reporting by generating critical, AI-derived insights and reports, including complex variance analyses and audit reports. Proactively identify and communicate key trends, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities through deep, data-mined analysis.
Continuously explore and implement AI and machine learning-driven automation across financial reports and dashboards to significantly increase efficiency, expand organizational knowledge, and free up capacity for strategic work.
Manage the monthly close process (PO accruals, reclasses, SOX compliance) and partner closely with Workplace Resources budget owners to align business and financial goals, ensuring accurate monthly forecasts of expense and headcount.
Maintain a strong understanding of CAPEX management and cash flow forecasting, utilizing data systems to ensure proper tracking and resource allocation.