Company Description
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.
Who We Are
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
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!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.
Job Description
Your Career
We are seeking an experienced professional to join the team as a Senior Finance Manager. We’re looking for someone with an analytical mind and strong knowledge of manufacturing finance—someone who is a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and passionate about driving change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will partner with Supply Chain Operations, Product Marketing and Corporate FP&A to drive alignment of our finished goods and spares inventory, hardware firewall demand forecast and Spares/RMA forecast to ensure we plan for the appropriate supply and minimize excess inventory. As part of the process you will build and own a financial framework to model the current inventory, demand forecast, excess inventory and mitigation efforts to consume the excess inventory.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of supply chain, product marketing, corporate FP&A and accounting with direct exposure to senior leadership and significant influence over the direction of our finished goods and spares inventory, product costs and margins.
Your Impact
Build and maintain a financial framework to model the ramp of hardware firewalls, including finished goods and spares, and drive alignment of demand forecasts between Product Management and Supply Chain. Serve as a trusted partner in providing insight into inventory levels, hardware transitions, and overall supply planning.
Manage the processing of journal entries related to E&O during monthly and quarterly close. Ensure appropriate SOX controls are in place.
Own the Product and Service OCOGS forecast and drive stakeholder engagement with Supply Chain, Product Marketing and Corp FP&A
Oversee and approve journal entries for Excess Inventory with appropriate SOX documentation
Build and own financial framework to model the impact of tariff’s on our product costs
Qualifications
Your Experience
8+ years of finance experience with a focus on supporting Supply Chain or Manufacturing operations and delivering measurable impact.
Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, SAC), BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and G Suite applications preferred.
Ability to connect high-level analysis for executive summary
Ability to distill complexity via a methodical and structured approach
Proficiency in managing large datasets, applying relevant statistical frameworks and concepts, and deriving executive-level insights
Excellent financial modeling skills, with understanding of software, appliances and/or internet industry business models
Strong team player with excellent communication skills in an executive facing role
Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or equivalent or equivalent military experience - advanced degree or qualification (e.g., CPA, MBA) a plus
Additional Information
The Team
You have a passion for numbers; 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.
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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $140000 - $226500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t 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 [email protected].
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.
