PALO ALTO NETWORKS® is the fastest-growing security company in history. We offer the chance to be part of an important mission: ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job is for you!

Palo Alto Networks is building a world-class finance organization and is looking for a top-notch FINANCE BUSINESS MANAGER, COMMISSIONS to join our Sales Finance team. The ideal candidate would be someone with an analytical mind, who is a self-starter, a great communicator and passionate about driving change in a dynamic fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting commissions forecasts across the WW sales function. In addition, the successful candidate will be charged with advising on compensation plan designs and the operational aspects to ensure there is a high-level of accuracy and transparency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce short and long-term commissions forecasts, ensuring a high degree of accuracy
• Partner with Sales Operations, Accounting, and other internal finance teams to fulfill monthly close processes related to commissions
• Advise on compensation design planning, operational execution of go-to-market compensation strategy, and on new incentive programs
• Act as a key partner for sales executives and senior leadership for new commissions programs
• Establish new commissions processes and models to reflect new GAAP accounting procedures (ASC 606 rules)
• Produce various commissions metrics, quota attainment metrics, and other ad-hoc analyses, particularly to develop and present insightful information for senior leadership teams
• Partner with sales operations leaders to drive business growth and actionable recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Systems familiarity with commission platforms, SFDC and SAP a plus
• Bachelors degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of related Finance experience needed
• Strategic thinking while being detail oriented
• Familiarity with GAAP accounting for both commissions and revenue (ASC 605/606 knowledge) a plus
• Prior Sales Finance experience a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical and statistical modeling skills
• Ability to prioritize well and manage timelines

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