Senior Finance Manager – GTM

Palo Alto Networks

. Be a trusted finance partner to the channels leadership team and drive execution of their business priorities .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $226,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be a trusted finance partner to the channels leadership team and drive execution of their business priorities
Build cross-functional partnerships and lead through influence to help solve complex interdisciplinary problems
Develop GTM metrics and publish financial packages for enhanced business performance visibility on a monthly and quarterly basis
Ensure prudence and financial rigor / ROI analysis on partner investments
Lead the monthly/quarterly close process
Financial business support including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling and analysis, and annual planning
Lead strategic projects
Improve operational excellence through identification and execution of initiatives that create efficiency
Collaborate as well as mentor colleagues in India

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in an analytical field (e.g. Business, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field)
Advanced degree/MBA preferred
Big 4 accounting experience or strategy consulting, a plus or equivalent military experience required
12+ years of professional experience
Well-versed in Sales Finance, FP&A, or Channels
Familiarity with GTM, channel/ alliance/ ecosystems organization and partner programs
A high degree of intelligence, natural curiosity, and a strong work ethic
Healthy impatience for change
Willingness to ask the tough questions and ensure business partner agreement on complex decision points
Resolve complex business issues
Effective presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits may include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingbudgetingforecastingreportingfinancial analysisGTM metricsROI analysismonthly close processquarterly close processstrategic project leadership

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationinfluenceproblem-solvingmentoringoperational excellencepresentation skillsnatural curiositystrong work ethichealthy impatience for changecomplex decision-making

Certifications

Bachelors in analytical fieldMBA