Director – Finance – Network Security FP&a
| Company | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or equivalent; advanced degree or qualification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of finance/managerial experience with progressing responsibilities
- History of presenting recommendations and getting buy-in from senior executives
- Experience with SaaS and software business models
- Exceptional presentation skills, concise and fluent in communication
- Ability to distill complexity via a methodical and structured approach
Responsibilities
- Interact with the senior leadership team to determine how to sustain growth, and monitor leading indicators of performance
- Ensure depth of understanding across the Network Security portfolio
- Build and develop a high-performing team demonstrating a ‘CFO Mindset’ while fostering a culture of growth, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking
- Develop and present strategic insights about the products, their competition, and customer adoption
- Partner with key stakeholders to socialize and drive support for your vision across executive leadership, product design, marketing, customer success, and sales
- Maintain business ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) forecast models connecting TCV (Total Contract Value) bookings projections to ARR
- Work cross-functionally to ensure effective end-to-end processes within the Network Security team, with Regional teams and with Corporate FP&A.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or qualification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred.