Palo Alto Senior Manager FP & 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

850409433

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

Your Impact

• Manage the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for global business units supported by the India COE.
• 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.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 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.
• MBA, CA, CPA, or CFA is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in a COE or shared services environment is preferred.
• 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.
• Commercial acumen developed through ongoing engagement with sales and marketing teams.
• 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.

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