Finance Manager

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Palo Alto Networks is looking for an experienced finance professional to join its FP&A team as a Finance Manager to help support Workplace Resources in the G&A organization. We’re looking for a self-starter with strong analytical skills, an effective communicator, and a passionate leader looking to drive change in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

This role will be responsible for monthly forecasting/close, annual planning, ROI analysis, business partnering and providing analytics and insights into investments.

• Partner with Workplace Resources budget owners to align business and financial goals.
• AI-Enhanced Financial Forecasting and Planning:
  Lead the annual planning and monthly/quarterly forecasting process (OPEX, CAPEX, and headcount), leveraging AI/ML models to drive significantly increased accuracy, identify non-linear trends, and provide dynamic financial projections.
• Strategic Investment Optimization:
  Drive comprehensive financial analyses, including the ROI for real estate leases, Facilities, and vendor contracts. Utilize predictive analytics and AI to rigorously assess, inform, and optimize all operational and capital investments for maximum business value and strategic alignment.
• Advanced Analytics and Insight Generation:
  Move beyond standard reporting by generating critical, AI-derived insights and reports, including complex variance analyses and audit reports. Proactively identify and communicate key trends, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities through deep, data-mined analysis.
• Operational Excellence and AI Automation:
  Continuously explore and implement AI and machine learning-driven automation across financial reports and dashboards to significantly increase efficiency, expand organizational knowledge, and free up capacity for strategic work.
• Financial Compliance and Partnership:
  Manage the monthly close process (PO accruals, reclasses, SOX compliance) and partner closely with Workplace Resources budget owners to align business and financial goals, ensuring accurate monthly forecasts of expense and headcount.
• CAPEX Management:
  Maintain a strong understanding of CAPEX management and cash flow forecasting, utilizing data systems to ensure proper tracking and resource allocation.
• Work from the office 3+ days per week.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 6-8+ years related Financial Planning and Analysis experience showing strong career progression; experience managing Workplace and Facilities investment is desirable.
• Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multi-task with the willingness to adapt to the rapid business and organizational demands that result from a high-growth environment.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to synthesize data and present…