Manager - Strategic Finance & Investor Relations

Manager - Strategic Finance & Investor Relations

Palo Alto Networks is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team as a Manager, responsible for Strategic Finance and Investor Relations. We're looking for someone with a deep analytical mindset and a strong corporate finance foundation, ideally with experience in investment banking, equity research or FP&A. This role is for a self-starter and great communicator who is passionate about using financial analysis to frame and influence long-term business strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This role will be a critical partner to our executive team, responsible for providing in-depth financial analysis and insights on long-range planning, competitive positioning, and capital allocation strategies. You will play a key role in shaping the financial narrative of the company and translating complex market dynamics into actionable business intelligence.

Your impact includes :

• Develop and manage our long-term 3-statement financial model, ensuring it is updated quarterly with the latest forecasts and strategic inputs.
• Perform and maintain in-depth competitive benchmarking and analysis, providing insights on peer performance, industry trends, and market / valuation trends.
• Prepare and update discussion materials for the executive team on key strategic topics, including Total Shareholder Return (TSR) analysis, M&A analysis, capital allocation and other strategic / financial initiatives.
• Support quarter earnings process and investor briefings, including preparation of the earnings presentation, financial outlook and various ad-hoc projects to address inquiries from the investment community.
• Partner with Corporate FP&A, Accounting, M&A and other cross-functional teams to gather data and ensure alignment on all financial models and analysis.

Your experience includes :