Palo Alto Senior Manager - FP & 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

542516674

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Manage the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) business units
• Manage the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate reporting standards
• Oversee variance analysis to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with global finance teams to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improving business performance
• Business Partnering efforts with relevant functions to drive growth, efficiency and alignment to Finance targets
• Break down complex business dynamics with structured analysis, identify opportunities for growth and deliver recommendations
• Navigate matrix organization for efficient and effective outcomes
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with local and global financial regulations and policies
• Mentor and scale FP&A professionals within the India COE
• Cross functional collaboration to implement and maintain financial systems and tools
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic decision-making projects

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or or equivalent military experience required
• MBA, CA, CPA, or CFA is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
• Commercial acumen developed through engagement with sales and marketing teams
• Proven track record of managing global stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams
• Leadership qualities with demonstrated capability to build strong working relationships with internal business units
• Ability to work independently and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with multiple, changing objectives
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex topics in a distilled manner
• Deadline-driven, organized, with willingness to adapt to the rapid business and organizational demands that result from a high-growth environment

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong knowledge of automation tools and RPA (Robotic Process Automation)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• High adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.