▷ [High Salary] Senior Fp&a Analyst

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission Being the cybersecurity partner of choice protecting our digital way of life Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done and we re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are Who We Are We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration to execution From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included As a member of our team you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity We work fast value ongoing learning and we respect each employee as a unique individual Knowing we all have different needs our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1 000 eligible items selected by employees our mental and financial health resources and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few At Palo Alto Networks we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed This setup fosters casual conversations problem-solving and trusted relationships Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision Your Career Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Senior Analyst to help drive Financial Planning Analysis through the Company s continued high pace growth This person will be responsible for several planning analysis processes working with cross-functional teams to support month end close process as per a strict timeline projects and implement process improvements in a fast-paced environment Your Impact Partner with Finance Business stakeholders to develop long - range plans annual budgets and monthly forecasts Prepare the monthly quarterly forecast file and explain the variances Forecast Budget vs Actuals Understanding the key business drivers Headcount Planning tracking Financial Modelling Management Reporting KPI s Gather and analyze data to solve problems and evaluate scenarios and support decision making Interpret results using a variety of techniques ranging from simple data aggregation to complex data analysis Provide insight on the goals forecasts and financial performance of individual business areas Interpret financial and operational performance to identify business risks and opportunities Improve financial status by analyzing results trends and variances recommend actions Manage and drive the Month Close Process Accurate accruals computation Help analyze the Journals posted and reduce the number of Non Standard Journals Automate where possible the calculation and posting of Accruals Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines company policies Communicate effectively with team and business partners to build relationships and present actionable and insightful recommendations Qualifications Your Experience CA or MBA with bachelor s degree in accounting or equivalent military experience required 5 years of related experience in FP A in a large US MNC Experience with SAP or large ERP systems a plus Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint Critical Thinking - Ability to look at the numbers trends and data and come to new conclusions based on the findings Thorough working knowledge of finance basic accounting and business analysis Independently and proactively analyze financial information and develop solutions to complex problems Ability to multitask stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment Promote teamwork and collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines Experience working in a fast-paced environment Energetic and positive Additional Information The Team You have a passion for numbers our organization has a passion for cybersecurity You re looking for an opportunity with a more fulfilling mission We have open positions for top talent seeking a financial challenge Our department deals with numbers daily supporting sales marketing R D supply chain and more building solutions and providing accurate insightful financial information to empower our business lines The ideal candidate has exceptional skills in accounting and analytics and an innovative mindset to approach finance problems differently Within finance and accounting we seek people who are looking to try new things while solving business critical equations If you re seeking a financial challenge but with a world-wide impact - this is it Our Commitment We re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity s status quo It s simple we can t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position