About Us:
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
The Role and the Team:
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support our Worldwide Sales team within our FP&A organization. This role reports to the leader of Sales Finance and is based at Proofpoint HQ in Sunnyvale. In this role, you will be directly involved in all our core planning – monthly, quarterly, and annual outlook. You will provide variance analysis of expenses, headcount, and maintain part of our financial model to accurately reflect future performance. You will be part of a team forecasting all sales related cost with a high degree of precision, leveraging insight on our Sales Business.
Your Day to Day
- Analyze budget/forecast variances to actual and review with management teams
- Participate in the annual and quarterly planning process for all the various pieces of the Sales teams
- Monitor, update, and review financial models to ensure they are accurate and timely
- Report and measure key metrics relevant to the respective Sales teams
- Provide ad hoc analysis for business support
- Assist in the development and implementation of tools, systems, and processes to support the forecasts
What you bring to the team
- Proven experience as a Finance Partner (or Client or Business Partner), working collaboratively with functional leaders
- Experience with financial planning or related experience
- Sound understanding of accounting theory and practice (e.g., basic accrual rules and proper expense timing)
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Claude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with all levels of an organization
- Intellectual curiosity & willingness to grow into taking ownership in business partnering
- Ability to question the output of a financial model and consider options for improvement
- Capability at effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and working within deadlines
- Team player approach with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- MBA/CPA a plus factor
- Education that serves as a foundation for your experience in Finance, such as a BA/BS degree in finance or accounting with 2 + years of financial analysis/review experience
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Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 77,500.00 - 113,630.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 61,200.00 - 89,760.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 56,100.00 - 82,280.00 USDSkills Required
- 8+ years of experience in FP&A or finance roles
- Strong background in sales finance or go-to-market support
- Experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing strategic decisions
- Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Advanced proficiency in AI tooling
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and expense recognition
- Exceptional presentation and executive communication skills
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Effective communication across email and messenger channels
- Adaptive Planning and Office Connect experience
- ASC 606 familiarity related to GAAP commissions
- MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree
- Experience in high-growth SaaS or technology environments
Proofpoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Proofpoint and has not been reviewed or approved by Proofpoint.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, complemented by global physical, mental, and financial health programs. Wellbeing resources such as mindfulness, resilience, and meditation courses are explicitly highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include PTO, paid holidays and sick days, with parental and family medical leave available. Added flexibility appears in wellness days, a hybrid-first model, and limited work-from-anywhere periods.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and settings, with external recognition indicating strong standing relative to peers. Feedback suggests employees in several departments view compensation favorably when considering base, bonus, and benefits together.
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What We Do
We provide the most effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions to protect people on every channel including email, the web, the cloud, and social media.
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