Finance Business Manager

Finance Manager

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a finance professional to join its Cortex team as a Finance Manager. We are seeking a self-starter with strong analytical skills, a passion for driving change in a fast-paced environment, and an effective communicator all-in-one.

As a Finance Manager, you will partner with GTM (Go-To-Market) and product leadership teams to provide valuable insights, and financial leadership to the Cortex business within Palo Alto Networks. Cortex is a family of products that safeguards organizations with proven endpoint security, detection, response, automation and attack surface management. More information about Cortex products can be found here.

Your Impact

• Financial Analysis and Planning :
• Develop and maintain comprehensive long-term financial models for the Cortex business, incorporating analytical, data-driven rigor to support planning and decision-making processes.
• Evaluate tradeoffs in team planning, investment, and operational strategies to optimize resource allocation.
• Execute ad-hoc projects related to strategic and financial analyses as required by the business.
• Financial Performance and Reporting :
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and potential areas of concern. Present findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly quantitative and qualitative analyses of financial results, including variances to plan, highlighting key issues, risks, and actionable insights.
• Process Improvement and Systems :
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, processes, and controls to optimize efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis, including SaaS measurement and management.
• Contribute to and improve the planning and forecasting processes across the corporate finance organization, utilizing internal financial forecast models, systems, and tools.
• Business Partnership :
• Collaborate closely with Cortex leadership to derive insights, shape strategy, and drive actionable takeaways that align with organizational goals.
• Provide financial leadership on the pricing strategy of new products and structuring of large enterprise deals, ensuring competitiveness and profitability.

Your Experience

Education : Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics (or similar) preferred

Required Skills : Language : Minimum Degree Required :

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview : Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses / books / seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.