Senior Finance Business Manager - Corporate FP&A

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who Are We

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Description

Your CareerPalo 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.Your ImpactDeliver accurate revenue and RPO forecasts as part of the Close the Quarter processAssess topline impact of internal initiatives, new opportunities, and accounting policy changesEstablish new processes and improve existing processes for topline reporting & visibility, including topics such as renewals revenue streams, registration behavior, and theater performancePrepare regular reporting packages, including CFO topline insights, executive team / Board of Directors content, and internal / external auditor close requirementsProvide financial support for M&A activities, including analysis and integration planningInvestigate and provide insights to ad hoc C-suite requests

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your Experience 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 plusExperience working with a combination of bookings, RPO, revenue, and ARRAbility 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 insightsStrong experience with Google Workplace (Sheets & Slides), Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Tableau. Pigment experience is a plusBachelor's degree in Economics/Business/Finance or related field (or equivalent military experience) is a plusYour QualitiesAnalytical thinker, with a desire to dig into and understand the details - and connect to the big pictureWillingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environmentTeam player with strong communication and presentation skillsIndependent with enthusiasm for solving unstructured questions and providing thought leadership