Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

2 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Finance

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Job Description

As a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Zscaler, you'll be a key player in providing financial insights and driving strategic decision-making. You'll develop and present performance presentations, analyze financial data, partner with business teams to optimize processes, and lead forecasting and budgeting initiatives. You'll also quantify the financial impact of risks and opportunities, driving cost-saving initiatives and ensuring alignment with financial goals. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial systems, and experience in the HiTech or SaaS/Technology industry.
Must have:
  • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Strategy, Business or related field
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience in HiTech Industry or in SaaS/Technology field
  • Proficient in Salesforce, Adaptive insights, NetSuite, Exactly, Advanced Excel
  • Knowledge of Tableau and Structured Query Language
Good to have:
  • Flexibility to work U.S. time for business/team meetings and during the peak days of the quarterly reporting process
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our General and Administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world's cloud security leader.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our FP&A team. Reporting to the Manager - FP&A, you'll be responsible for:

  • Develop and present performance presentations and quarterly business reviews, translating key performance drivers into a cohesive story for senior management and stakeholders & provide clear financial analysis, including variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast/prior periods), to senior management.
  • Partner with business systems team to develop business models and improve operational and financial processes for maximum efficiency & lead budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
  • Utilize financial systems for reporting of performance vs. forecasts and analyze month-end variances, driving cost-saving initiatives.
  • Work with business leads on forecast expectations, developing strategies to maximise profitability and meet financial targets.
  • Quantify financial impact of risks/opportunities and develop action plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities and lead multiple ad-hoc projects including analytical modelling, ROI analysis, and process improvements for efficiency and scalability.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Master's degree in finance, Economics, Strategy, Business or related field with 3-5 years of relevant work experience in HiTech Industry or in SaaS/Technology field.
  • Proficient in Salesforce, Adaptive insights, NetSuite, Exactly, Advanced Excel
  • Knowledge of Tableau and Structured Query Language

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Flexibility to work U.S. time for business/team meetings and during the peak days of the quarterly reporting process.

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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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About The Company

Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.

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