Finance Manager

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $116,000 - $188,000 • Hybrid

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.
• AI-Enhanced Financial Forecasting and Planning: 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.
• Strategic Investment Optimization: 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.
• Advanced Analytics and Insight Generation: 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.
• Operational Excellence and AI Automation: 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.
• Financial Compliance and Partnership: 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.
• CAPEX Management: Maintain a strong understanding of CAPEX management and cash flow forecasting, utilizing data systems to ensure proper tracking and resource allocation.
• Work from the office 3+ days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees