
Finance Director – Worldwide Channel, Partner & Alliances
Zscaler
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $168,000 - $240,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Act as trusted CFO partner to the SVP of Worldwide Partner & Alliances and their leadership team, providing financial counsel on strategic decisions including partner program design and investment prioritization
- Lead annual operating plan, quarterly business reviews, and monthly close/forecast processes for the WW Channel organization while translating financial performance into strategic insights
- Develop and maintain partner investment frameworks and scenario modeling to evaluate trade-offs including partner rebates, sales incentives, and marketing development funds
- Partner with Technical Accounting, RevOps, Legal, and IT to operationalize non-standard partner investment agreements and automate scalable measurement processes
- Lead and develop offshore analysts by establishing clear ownership, role expectations, and career progression aligned with finance leveling standards
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive finance, sales operations, or strategy experience, with at least 5 years in high-growth Enterprise SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, or ISV companies
- Direct experience partnering with Channel, Partnerships, or Alliances business leaders including an understanding of deal registration and partner pricing
- Proven track record of driving annual planning and monthly forecasting processes in large enterprises while managing competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence SVP and C-level decision makers through data-driven insights
- Process architect mindset with a demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable workflows in support of growth
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisscenario modelingpartner investment frameworksannual operating planmonthly forecastingdata-driven insightssales incentivesmarketing development fundsdeal registrationpartner pricing
Soft Skills
communication skillsinfluencing skillsleadershipteam developmentstrategic thinkingprocess designproblem-solvingcollaborationownershipcareer progression