Assistant Treasurer

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

Reporting to the Company’s VP, Global Treasurer, you will help drive the strategic initiatives related to the Company’s core Treasury activities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of capital markets, investments, and foreign exchange. To be successful in this role, you must be a self-driven individual with excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. You will be an integral part of the planning, leading and future direction of the Company’s Global Treasury function.  

Your Impact

• Manage the Company’s use of capital, establishing the long term roadmap and strategy. Execute capital strategies and related financing to ensure optimal use of balance sheet

• Oversee and manage the Company’s global cash and investments. Drive strategic goals, and portfolio management activities, including credit analysis, interest income, and relevant return and performance metrics  

• Responsible for FX and exposure management - recommend strategy and execution of currency hedge program(s)

• Analyze and deliver accurate Other Income/Expense forecasts

• Manage, maintain and cultivate relationships with external parties, investment banks, asset managers, Treasury system providers. Enable automation and AI solutions

• Maintain financial risk management policies, procedures, and guidelines - ensure compliance with applicable regulations, SOX and internal control policies, reporting requirements, and disclosure standards

• Support the financial modeling, forecasting and analysis needs of the Company’s financing arm, PANFS (Palo Alto Networks Financial Services). Lead the development of portfolio analytics, recommend loan portfolio/high ROI strategies and initiatives

• Collaborate with various departments including FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Accounting & Corporate Finance. Recommend new solutions as the market changes and business needs evolve

• Manage and lead a high performing team across cash, investments, financing, and foreign exchange.  Build and scale the function, hiring, developing and mentoring a high-performing team.

• Ad-hoc support and thought leadership around cash flow, WACC, M&A due diligence

• Minimal travel may be required

Your Experience 

• 12+ years of experience working in a complex global corporate environment and/or financial services - experience in the large cap tech industry a plus

• MBA/CFA candidates preferred

• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

• Experience with executing financial transactions such as credit facilities, debt issuance, derivatives, share repurchases, fixed income trading 

• Advanced proficiency in analytical and financial modeling including ability to build comprehensive modeling including integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements

• Comfortable presenting materials and analysis to internal leadership

• Ability to provide sound financial business judgment, strategic thinking and broad business perspective across the organization

• Deep understanding of financial markets and its impact to the business

• Positive & enthusiastic attitude, leading with courage and empathy

• Excellent organizational, prioritization, oral and written communication skills

• Record of career progression with increasing levels of responsibility

• Demonstrated operational and strategic mindset that is results-oriented with a strong bias towards executing with speed, agility, and quality

The Team

You have a passion for numbers, our company has a passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions to top talent seeking a financial challenge.

Our global treasury department deals with numbers, data analytics, and the external market impact and opportunities. The ideal candidate has exceptional skills in financial modeling and analytics and an innovative mindset to approach finance problems differently. Our innovation doesn’t stay in Research and Development.  Within finance, we seek people who are looking to try new things, while solving business critical equations. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a world-wide impact — this is it. 

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $209,000 - $286,500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.