Job Description
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a finance professional to join its Cortex team as a Finance Manager. We are seeking a self-starter with strong analytical skills, a passion for driving change in a fast-paced environment, and an effective communicator all-in-one.
As a Finance Manager, you will partner with GTM (Go-To-Market) and product leadership teams to provide valuable insights, and financial leadership to the Cortex business within Palo Alto Networks.
Cortex is a family of products that safeguards organizations with proven endpoint security, detection, response, automation and attack surface management.
More information about Cortex products can be found .
Your Impact
Financial Analysis and PlanningDevelop and maintain comprehensive long-term financial models for the Cortex business, incorporating analytical, data-driven rigor to support planning and decision-making processes
Evaluate tradeoffs in team planning, investment, and operational strategies to optimize resource allocation
Execute ad-hoc projects related to strategic and financial analyses as required by the business
Business PartnershipCollaborate closely with Cortex leadership to derive insights, shape strategy, and drive actionable takeaways that align with organizational goals
Financial Performance and ReportingMonitor and analyze key financial metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and potential areas of concern - Present findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Deliver monthly and quarterly quantitative and qualitative analyses of financial results, including variances to plan, highlighting key issues, risks, and actionable insights
Process Improvement and SystemsIdentify opportunities to enhance financial systems, processes, and controls to optimize efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis, including SaaS measurement and management
Contribute to and improve the planning and forecasting processes across the corporate finance organization, utilizing internal financial forecast models, systems, and tools