Finance Business Manager

Job DescriptionYour CareerPalo Alto Networks is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team as a Finance Manager, Strategic Finance. We’re looking for someone with a deep analytical mindset and a strong corporate finance foundation, ideally with experience in FP&A, investment banking, or equity research. This role is for a self-starter and great communicator who is passionate about using financial analysis to frame and influence long-term business strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.This role will be a critical partner to our executive team, responsible for providing in-depth financial analysis and insights on long-range planning, competitive positioning, and capital allocation strategies. You will play a key role in shaping the financial narrative of the company and translating complex market dynamics into actionable business intelligence.Your ImpactDevelop and manage our long-range 3-statement financial model, ensuring it is updated quarterly with the latest forecasts and strategic inputsConduct and maintain in-depth competitive benchmarking and analysis on a quarterly basis, providing insights on peer performance, industry trends, and valuationPrepare and update discussion materials for the executive team on key strategic topics, including Total Shareholder Return (TSR) analysis and capital allocation decisions like share repurchasesSupport the Investor Relations team by handling bespoke analytical requests and providing financial models to address inquiries from the investment communityPartner with Corporate FP&A, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams to gather data and ensure alignment on all financial models and analysisQualifications:QualificationsYour ExperienceBachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent military experience required3-5+ years of related experience in finance; prior experience in Corporate FP&A, investment banking, or equity research is strongly preferredExceptional financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of how to build and maintain a 3-statement financial model from scratchProven ability to conduct in-depth competitive analysis, peer benchmarking, and valuation analysisFamiliarity with managing large datasets and deriving executive-level insights; experience with capital allocation and shareholder return metrics is a plusAbility to link the big-picture strategic questions to the granular details of a financial modelStrong team player with excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable interacting with senior leadershipWillingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environmentStrong experience with Excel and G-Suite is required; experience with tools like SAP, Tableau, or Pigment is a plusAdditional InformationThe TeamYou have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions for top talent seeking a financial challenge. Our finance department deals with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions. If you’re seeking a financial challenge with a worldwide impact, this is pensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $156,500/YR - $185,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.Our CommitmentWe’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18