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.

　　Our Approach to Work

　　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!

　　Job Description Your Career

　　Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Senior Analyst to help drive deep analytical work to support the Company’s goals. This person will be responsible for several planning & analysis processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various business projects.

　　Your Impact

　　Work closely with the Entity and Regional Controllers to ensure adequacy of Accruals with associated back up at the month end and quarter endHelp analyze the Journals posted and reduce the number of Non Standard JournalsAutomate where possible, the calculation and posting of AccrualsTracking and forecasting expense line items and headcountPartner with business to develop long - range goals, annual budgets, and monthly forecastsPrepare the monthly / quarterly forecast file and explain the variances ( vis a vis Actuals and Budgets) and upload into the systemGather and analyze data to solve problems and evaluate scenarios and support decision makingInterpret results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to complex data analysisProvide insight on the goals, forecasts, and financial performance of individual business areasInterpret financial and operational performance to identify business risks and opportunitiesImprove financial status by analyzing results, trends, and variances & recommend actionsCommunicate 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 required5+ years of related experience in FP&A in a large US MNCExperience with SAP or large ERP systems a plusProficient with Excel and PowerPointCritical Thinking - Ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data and come to new conclusions based on the findingsThorough working knowledge of finance, basic accounting, and business analysisIndependently and proactively analyze financial information and develop solutions to complex problemsAbility to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environmentPromote teamwork and collaborationEnergetic and positive Additional Information The Team

　　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, R&D, 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.

　　Our Commitment

　　We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

　　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.

　　Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs

　　Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:The job requires accessing a company worksiteThe job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirementsYou choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksiteIf you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.