Senior Finance Business Manager - Corporate FP&A
MSCCN - Santa Clara, CA
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Our Mission At Palo Alto Networksu00ae, weu2019re united by a shared missionu2014to 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 youu2019re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, youu2019re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us We believe collaboration thrives in person. Thatu2019s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when itu2019s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team as a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance.Weu2019re 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 Your Experience7+ 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 plusBacheloru2019s 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 Compensation Disclosure The 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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (. $140,000.00 - $226,500.00/yr Our Commitment Weu2019re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurityu2019s status quo. Itu2019s simple: we canu2019t 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 . Palo 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. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Created: 2026-02-06