As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Senior Analyst to help drive Financial Planning Analysis through the Company s continued high pace growth. This person will be responsible for several planning analysis processes working with cross-functional teams to support month end close process as per a strict timeline, projects and implement process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
Your Impact
Partner with Finance / Business stakeholders to develop long - range plans, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts
Prepare the monthly / quarterly forecast file and explain the variances (Forecast / Budget vs Actuals )
Understanding the key business drivers
Headcount Planning tracking
Financial Modelling
Management Reporting KPI s
Gather and analyze data to solve problems and evaluate scenarios and support decision making
Interpret results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to complex data analysis
Provide insight on the goals, forecasts, and financial performance of individual business areas
Interpret financial and operational performance to identify business risks and opportunities
Improve financial status by analyzing results, trends, and variances recommend actions
Manage and drive the Month Close Process
Accurate accruals computation
Help analyze the Journals posted and reduce the number of Non Standard Journals
Automate where possible, the calculation and posting of Accruals
Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines company policies
Communicate effectively with team and business partners to build relationships and present actionable and insightful recommendations.
Qualifications
Your Experience
CA or MBA with bachelor s degree in accounting or equivalent military experience required
5+ years of related experience in FPA in a large US MNC
Experience with SAP or large ERP systems a plus
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
Critical Thinking - Ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data and come to new conclusions based on the findings
Thorough working knowledge of finance, basic accounting, and business analysis
Independently and proactively analyze financial information and develop solutions to complex problems
Ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Promote teamwork and collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Energetic and positive
You have a passion for numbers, our organization has a passion for cybersecurity. You re looking for an opportunity with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions for top talent seeking a financial challenge. Our department deals with numbers daily, supporting sales, marketing, RD, supply chain and more, building solutions and providing accurate, insightful financial information to empower our business lines. The ideal candidate has exceptional skills in accounting and analytics and an innovative mindset to approach finance problems differently. Within finance and accounting, we seek people who are looking to try new things, while solving business critical equations. If you re seeking a financial challenge but with a world-wide impact this is it.