Job Description

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:

• Work closely with the Entity and Regional Controllers to ensure adequacy of Accruals with associated back up at the month end and quarter end
• Help analyze the Journals posted and reduce the number of Non Standard Journals.
• Automate where possible, the calculation and posting of Accruals
• Tracking and forecasting expense line items and headcount
• Partner with business to develop long - range goals, annual budgets, and monthly
• forecasts
• Prepare the monthly / quarterly forecast file and explain the variances ( vis a vis Actuals and Budgets) and upload into the system
• 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 
• Communicate effectively with team and business partners to build relationships and present actionable and insightful recommendations

Roles & Responsibilities

as above

Your Skills and experience

Your Experience and qualifications

• CA or MBA with bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5 or more 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
• Energetic and positive

Company Details

About Company

Palo Alto Networks

Company Information

Palo Alto Networks® is the fastest-growing security company in history. We offer the chance to be part of an important mission: ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job is for you!

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