Finance Manager - Sales Finance (JAPAC)

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Job Summary The FP&A Manager for JAPAC Finance is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for various business units supported.

The role involves collaborating with JAPAC Finance Business Partners, global stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial insights. The FP&A Manager also plays a key role in driving process standardization and automation. Key

Responsibilities Lead the financial modelling, reporting and forecasting processes for business units across JAPAC Sales and Marketing organization. Manage the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports and dashboards. Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; present meaningful, concise analysis to senior management on financial performance. Partner with global finance teams to provide actionable insights that drive business performance. Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Proactively look at standardization and automation opportunities across different Product Lines and Regions. Support the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and tools. Ensure compliance with corporate reporting standards and local regulations. Partner with the COE team on standard FP&A principles and operating procedures. Handle ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as required. Communicate effectively with team and business partners to build relationships and present actionable recommendations.