Finance Manager - Sales Finance (JAPAC)

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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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related roles.
• Proven ability to manage global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, SAC) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• High adaptability to dynamic business environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CA, MBA, CPA, or CFA designation is a plus.
• Experience in a COE or shared services environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of automation tools and process improvement methodologies.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .

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