Manager Service Management (finance Operations) Job in Palo Alto Networks

Company Mission and Values:

• Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company with a mission to be the leading partner in protecting the digital way of life.
• They value innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion.
• They believe in a work environment that fosters learning and respects individual needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the COE budget and track its benefits, costs, and risks.
• Oversee 3rd party contract financials and performance metrics.
• Define and track value realization for finance initiatives.
• Prioritize and plan implementation for value creation projects.
• Oversee value capture for COE initiatives, ensure project progress, and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to implement new processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Chartered Accountant certification preferred
• 10+ years of experience, including time with a US Fortune 500 company (preferably high tech)
• 5+ years of management experience in a shared services/COE environment
• Knowledge of SAP S4 HANA, Ariba, Concur, and AppZen
• Strong spreadsheet, presentation, and BI tool skills
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Passion for continuous improvement

Additional Information:

• Full-time, primarily in-office position with some flexibility
• Immigration sponsorship not available