Senior Manager, Corporate Finance - Topline

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

127d • $185,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Palo Alto Networks is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team as a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance. We're looking for someone with an analytical mind and strong knowledge of finance, who is a self-starter, a great communicator, and passionate about driving change in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for providing key topline and profitability insights that will drive executive decision-making at the corporate level. This is currently an individual contributor role with future potential for expansion into team management.

Requirements

• 7+ years related experience showing strong career progression and prior topline ownership
• Prior Corporate FP&A experience and familiarity with US GAAP revenue standards for technology companies/SaaS companies are both a plus
• Experience working with a combination of bookings, RPO, revenue, and ARR
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable reporting solutions, leveraging Tableau and Pigment to improve accuracy, automation, and visibility of key metrics
• Familiarity in managing large datasets, applying relevant statistical frameworks and concepts, and deriving executive-level insights
• Strong experience with Google Workplace (Sheets & Slides), Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Tableau
• Pigment experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Economics/Business/Finance or related field (or equivalent military experience) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate revenue and RPO forecasts as part of the Close the Quarter process
• Assess topline impact of internal initiatives, new opportunities, and accounting policy changes
• Establish new processes and improve existing processes for topline reporting & visibility, including topics such as renewals revenue streams, registration behavior, and theater performance
• Prepare regular reporting packages, including CFO topline insights, executive team / Board of Directors content, and internal / external auditor close requirements
• Provide financial support for M&A activities, including analysis and integration planning
• Investigate and provide insights to ad hoc C-suite requests

Benefits

• Compensation includes a starting base salary between $185,000 - $210,000/YR
• Offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree