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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 has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager for North America Sales Finance to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of North America Finance and business partners in North America Sales to help drive strategic decision-making, provide financial insight, and build operational rigor and efficiency.

This individual will also partner with Speedboat and Central Finance teams, and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Operations on a regular basis. Being successful in this role requires a large degree of analytical thought leadership, excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to drive process improvement and actionable insights across all the key FP&A areas.

Your Impact

• Business Partnering - Trusted advisor and Finance partner to key Sales leadership within North America - Develop an understanding of their business and translate that into operational and financial information - Help develop various metrics and reports to monitor the health of the business on a regular basis, including identification of areas of P&L risk and opportunities - Deliver insights of data to help grow and drive profitability of the NAM business - Unlock growth opportunities through deep data analysis and implementation of effective analytical frameworks - Support the analysis, approval and execution of key operational activities such as headcount requisitions, program spend, purchase requisitions, and time and expenses - Able and willing to champion difficult but necessary trade-offs in the business

• Planning for North America Theater - Translate Go-to-market strategy and company goals into annual Bookings, OPEX and HC plans - Actively engaged in the planning processes for North America, including driving run-rate analysis, topline and investment modeling, affordability analysis and budget allocation

• Quarterly / Monthly Close, Forecast and Reporting - Guide and drive the Segment Sales financial close and forecast process for headcount and OPEX - Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, analysis and key metrics that enable business decision making - Incorporate best practices and create a more streamlined, methodical and data-driven approach to drive forecasting accuracy, and drive a more efficient close process

• Lead Projects to evaluate investments and GTM strategy, optimize resource allocation and drive efficiency and process improvement - Upholding a mindset of continuous improvement to enable the NAM to scale the business and deliver high impact analysis for decision making

• Mentor and Coach to junior team members - As one of the senior members on the team, it is critical to have a growth mindset, a "can-do/roll-up your sleeves" attitude, and a willingness to teach and support other junior team members in their growth and professional development - Understand the importance of collaboration, team success and building a values-driven team culture

Your Experience

• 8+ years FP&A experience with prior experience in strategy consulting or corporate/business strategy
• Experience with ERP and/or Planning Systems
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership in ambiguous and frequently changing situations. Thrives in ambiguity with ability to deliver strong business outcomes
• Strong project management, planning, and organization skills, including ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Takes charge of complex issues and develop new ways of approaching business challenges independently and proactively
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Ability to lead by example with a growth mindset, willingness to listen, receive feedback and embrace change, and a natural hunger to continuously learn and improve
• Execution-focused
• Excellent verbal, written communication and business partnership skills
• Self-starter with unquestionable integrity
• Passionate, high-energy, impactful team-player
• Education - Bachelors in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent military experience

Education

• Bachelors in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent military experience - MBA or equivalent experience a plus

The Team

You're looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions to top talent seeking a challenge. Our NAM Sales Finance team sits at an exciting intersection of a critical and rapidly growing industry, supporting a sales organization that is poised to evolve and scale. If you have the relevant FP&A experience and acumen, an innovative and proactive "lean-in" mindset to problem solving, and a desire to help build a high-performing, positive and inclusive team culture, this could be the place for you! Our innovation doesn't stay in Research and Development. Within finance, we seek people who are looking to try new things, while solving business critical equations. If you're seeking a challenge with a world-wide impact this is it.

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 $116,000 - $188,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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.

Amazon seeks a Finance Manager to be a key member of our Alexa International Finance team. The successful candidate will have shown experience in past roles influencing business owners and supporting decision making in rapidly evolving environments. Finance, Finance Manager, International, Manager, Intern, Business Partner, Banking

• Apply GAAP principles to prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements related to Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Professional Services.
• Lead financial planning and budgeting processes for assigned departments, including revenue, expense, and headcount forecasting.
• Analyze variances between budgeted and actual financial results; prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and improve internal accounting controls, documentation, and financial policies for GTM-related activities.
• Compile and present periodic financial reports for leadership, including P&L statements, cost tracking reports, and margin analysis.
• Support audit processes and ensure financial documentation complies with internal standards and external regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of accounting models for ROI analysis, retention forecasting, and resource planning.

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is highly preferred
• 5-8 years of FP&A or Strategic Finance experience, preferably in SaaS
• Experience supporting GTM functions
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and reporting standards
• Build excellent financial models, especially to assess potential strategic initiatives undertaken by functional leaders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with PS or CS Ops teams a plus
• Experience with key business systems (e.g. Adaptive Planning, Netsuite, Clari, Salesforce) preferred

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our small team. This position is critical to providing essential finance capacity and operational insight as we scale our business. You will be responsible for financial modeling, cost tracking, vendor management, and ad hoc projects across the organization. The Finance team at Perplexity is looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who can prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

You will be working closely with the VP of Finance to build Perplexity’s Finance function. You will be expected to be able to think high-level about existing processes and also roll up your sleeves to institute new ways of doing things. This position is critical for scaling our finance function to support our rapidly growing company.

• Maintain multi-year financial projections in monthly, 3-statement format.
• Gather and analyze operational data to inform financial planning and decision-making.
• Support project finance, including budgeting, spend tracking, and reporting.
• Monitor infrastructure spend, flag anomalies, and optimize cost allocations.
• Provide FP&A across teams and support vendor negotiations to achieve performance targets while minimizing spend.
• Maintain detailed spend run rate files and proactively identify trends and issues.
• Track and manage key vendor contracts, pricing details, and token pricing trackers.
• Prepare investor relations reports in line with information rights and stakeholder requirements.
• Lead and participate in ad hoc finance projects as needed to support business growth and efficiency.

• 5-10 years of experience in finance or a similar role, ideally within a technology company or high-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. CFA designation is a plus.
• Excellent 3-statement financial modeling skills.
• Proven track record independently managing a financial forecast.
• Eager to independently lead multiple projects and strong prioritization skills.
• Awareness of big picture priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with cost allocation, vendor management, and contract tracking.
• Working knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP principles.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Experience collaborating with accounting on month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with financial software tools is a plus.

The cash compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $230,000.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above

Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.

• Manage Financial Operations: Own key components of the month-end close process, partnering with accounting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and insightful variance analysis. Proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
• Own Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Lead, own, and continuously improve our corporate financial model to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitability. You will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the model, driving variance analysis and sophisticated scenario planning to guide strategic decisions.
• Drive Metrics & Reporting: Go beyond tracking metrics to deliver insightful and actionable reporting that evaluates financial and operational performance. Lead the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards that provide clear visibility into business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead Planning & Budgeting: Drive the annual and long-term budgeting and forecasting processes. Partner with department heads to create and manage budgets, providing data-driven recommendations to optimize resource allocation and financial performance.
• Serve as a Strategic Business Partner: Act as the primary finance business partner for cross-functional collaboration (BD & Partnership, Marketing, BizOps, etc.). Proactively engage with leaders to understand their objectives, provide financial guidance, and ensure their initiatives are financially sound and aligned with company goals.
• Support Fundraising & Investor Relations: Partner closely with the Head of Finance to prepare financial models, investor reporting packages, and board materials. Support fundraising diligence processes with timely and accurate data.
• Own Payroll w/ our PEO: Manage end-to-end payroll processing in partnership with our external PEO, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution. Work with PEO and People Team to audit and resolve potential discrepancies.Lead Vendor Procurement & Contract Management: Own the end-to-end procurement process, partnering with teams on vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing relationship management. Guide internal teams to ensure cost-effective purchasing, track contract terms and renewals, and support compliance with company policies and budget guidelines.

• Lead Special Projects: Independently lead and execute high-priority, ambiguous projects designated by leadership, such as new system implementations, pricing analysis, or other strategic initiatives.

• 5-7+ years of progressive professional experience in FP&A, audit, corporate finance, investment banking, or similar roles, with experience in a fast-growing startup environment preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to independently translate complex financial data into strategic, actionable recommendations.
• A profound sense of ownership and accountability, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely to any audience.
• Comfort and efficiency with using generative AI platforms to enhance the speed and quality of your work.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling (Google Sheets) and advanced proficiency in startup operating systems and tools (e.g., Quickbooks, Mosaic, Hubspot).
• Solid experience modeling pricing scenarios, evaluating margin impact, and supporting the development of monetization strategies aligned with company goals.
• A proactive, self-starting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to build and scale the finance function.
• Willingness to dive into tedious and voluminous tasks in order to reach more informed decisions and recommendations.
• Familiarity with utility industries, clean tech, and/or public entities is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA is a plus.

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better productsfrom start to finish. Whether it's consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alonecome make with us!

The Strategic Finance team is focused on solving some of Figma's most pressing business issues. The team is responsible for owning the company's budget, driving annual and quarterly planning processes, allocating and deploying the company's resources efficiently, performing financial analyses, and partnering with teams across the company. The role requires someone who is highly analytical and strategic, a great communicator, approaches problems in a structured manner, and is comfortable with ambiguity. You'll get substantial visibility, focus on the highest-priority business issues, and be plugged into every facet of the business.

We are currently hiring for a few roles across our Strategic Finance team.

• Go-To-Market: This role will focus on our International Sales business. This will involve:
  • Owning the Sales ARR forecast for non-AMER regions
  • Partnering with Sales & Sales Ops leadership to develop business insights
  • Building & scaling operating rhythms (e.g. deal desk)
• Marketing: This role will focus on headcount and expense for Marketing, as well as our self-serve acquisition funnel.
  • Own top of funnel forecasting for our self-serve business
  • Build monthly and quarterly headcount and program expense forecasts; closely partner with Marketing to understand investment opportunities and ROI
  • Conduct budget variance analysis for our Finance & Marketing Leadership teams
  • Develop a unit economics framework for assessing our Performance Marketing Program and collaborate with Marketing to implement performance management framework
• R&D: This role will focus on Product, Design, & Engineering headcount and expense. This will involve:
  • Owning our R&D & core cloud infrastructure expense forecasts
  • Leading the R&D org headcount planning process by partnering with leaders across R&D, mapping resourcing to growth opportunities & investment
  • Providing R&D leaders with Budget Variance Analysis on headcount & expense and guiding the quarterly/annual budgeting process

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs (SF / NY) or remotely in the United States.

• Develop cross-functional partnerships with Leadership across the company to review investment opportunities, growth levers, and align on a resourcing model
• Drive culture of performance management with real time dashboards, KPIs, and insights into emerging trends
• Build annual operating plans, quarterly and monthly financial forecasts (including headcount and expense), and ongoing analysis of performance and investment to highlight trends, opportunities, and causes of unexpected variances
• Prepare and deliver presentations for the Executive Team, including the CFO, CRO, and CMO

• 3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, Strategic Finance, Business Operations, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex issues into structured frameworks and develop concrete action plans
• Experience in financial planning, modeling and creating data-driven analysis
• Experience problem-solving independently, prioritizing workload, and completing tasks on time
• Experience building relationships and communicating with stakeholders across all levels and functions
• Experience delivering compelling presentations and memos to educate your audience on the business and drive them to take action

• Experience at a high growth B2B SaaS business, with bonus points for self-serve models
• Experience partnering with General & Administrative organizations
• Experience managing corporate consolidations for headcount or expense
• Experience with SQL

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: If based in Figma's San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub): $136,000 - $288,000 USD

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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