Senior Finance Manager Revenue Forecasting Topline

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 believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Palo 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.

• Deliver accurate revenue and RPO forecasts as part of the Close the Quarter process
• Assess topline impact of internal initiatives, new opportunities, and accounting policy changes
• Establish new processes and improve existing processes for topline reporting & visibility, including topics such as renewals revenue streams, registration behavior, and theater performance
• Prepare regular reporting packages, including CFO topline insights, executive team / Board of Directors content, and internal / external auditor close requirements
• Provide financial support for M&A activities, including analysis and integration planning
• Investigate and provide insights to ad hoc C‑suite requests

• 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 plus
• Experience working with a combination of bookings, RPO, revenue, and ARR
• Ability 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 insights
• Strong experience with Google Workplace (Sheets & Slides), Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Tableau. Pigment experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business/Finance or related field (or equivalent military experience) is a plus

• Analytical thinker, with a desire to dig into and understand the details - and connect to the big picture
• Willingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high‑growth environment
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Independent with enthusiasm for solving unstructured questions and providing thought leadership

You 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 to 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 but with a worldwide impact, this is it.

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $185,000 - $210,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A…