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.
Job Description
Your Career
The Manager-Marketing FP&A will be responsible for driving the Marketing Development Fund and Program spend management. The role involves collaborating with the Field Marketing teams, managing budgets and ownership on approvals of MDF and program spend. The Manager-Marketing FP&A will play a key role in driving due diligence, marketing kpi’s/metrics & process standardization within the COE.
Your Impact
- Budget Management of MDF and Program Spend
- Engage with the Field Marketing teams to track spend linearity and provide spend insights & metrics
- Assist with budget management of Marketing Program spend and help drive spend execution
- Manage all the Operational aspects of Allocadia (Program Spend tool) and MDF tool and ensure alignment to approved budgets
- Manage the month-end close process for MDF & Marketing Program spend
- Engage on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes as required
- Optimize marketing spend allocation by analyzing cost efficiency and profitability
- Manage the preparation and delivery of accurate Financial Reports
- Monitor and report financial KPIs and prepare reports for senior leadership
- Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and local regulations.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to marketing investments and operational expenses.
- Partner with finance & marketing teams to align on strategic objectives and improve decision-making.
- Develop into being a Marketing Super User and manage all UAT processes and SAC Forecast Load processes
- Communicate effectively with team and business partners to build relationships and present actionable and insightful recommendations
Qualifications
Your Experience
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field.
Experience:
- 9+ years of experience in Marketing strategy , Financial planning and Operations Management
- Experience in a COE or shared services environment is preferred.
- Proven ability to manage global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in budget management, Reporting and forecasting.
- Expertise in Marketing Tools / Applications (e.g., Allocadia) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Knowledge of automation tools and process improvement methodologies.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Effective leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with global teams.
- High adaptability to dynamic business environments.
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 [email protected].
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.
Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs
- Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
- Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
- The job requires accessing a company worksite
- The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
- You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.
