Palo Alto Senior Finance Manager Supply Chain Operations 

United States, California 

87766788

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

Your Career

In this role, you willto 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.

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

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

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 .

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