Deal Desk Manager

Palo Alto Networks

Deal Desk Manager at Palo Alto Networks focusing on compliant transactions and sales team support. Collaborating across departments to enhance deal closure and operational effectiveness.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in financial modeling and analysis, with a strong focus on compliance and revenue recognition. Proven ability to collaborate with sales, finance, and legal teams to drive profitable transactions and support decision-making processes.

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Deals Desk ManagementFinancial AnalysisSalesforceMS ExcelData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingDeal Economics EvaluationRevenue Recognition ComplianceNon-Standard Pricing ReviewData Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingIndependent WorkFast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

CPQ (Steelbrick)SalesforceMS Excel

Industry Keywords

ComplianceTransaction ManagementSales OperationsCorporate Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help structure profitable and compliant transactions addressing needs of internal corporate customers
Provide Sr. Leadership with financial models and evaluation of deal economics
Become expert on CPQ (Steelbrick) quoting tools, ensuring revenue recognition compliance for quoting
Review and approve non-standard pricing requests, including financial analysis for gross margin and revenue compliance
Partner with field sales to drive large deal closure, liaising with finance, legal, and order management
Serve as trusted advisor to field sales on deals and work with stakeholders for decision support deal solutions
Ensure required approvals are obtained and documented for deals
Maintain adherence to policies and procedures for transactions and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years experience as Deals Desk Manager (in a tech environment, in a Finance/sales operation role) or related field
Demonstrated capability to build strong working relationships with internal business units
Ability to work independently in fast paced environment
Experience of data analysis, modeling and/or financial analysis
Intermediate/advanced Salesforce and MS Excel skills are highly recommended

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits may be found here
Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities