Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

2 Days ago • 3 Years + • Finance

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Job Description

As a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A at Zscaler, you'll be a strategic partner to the business, supporting Product Reporting. Key responsibilities include developing financial models for decision-making on profitability and pricing, preparing performance reports and quarterly business reviews for senior management, conducting variance analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and analyzing financial risks. You will build and develop models, tools, and mechanisms to address business opportunities, drive automation, and improve internal controls. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and experience with SQL and data analysis.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of financial analysis experience
  • CA or Master's degree in finance/accounting
  • SQL proficiency for data extraction and analysis
  • Financial modeling and analysis expertise
  • Develop financial models and performance analysis
  • Prepare and present monthly/quarterly reports
Good to have:
  • FP&A experience
  • Exposure to engineering teams
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • CA, CPA, or MBA
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks
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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 strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world's cloud security leader.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to join our FP&A team. You will support Product Reporting and will be responsible for building and developing the models, tools and mechanisms necessary to address business opportunities, drive automation and improve internal controls. This role will be a strategic partner to the business in evaluating the economics of complex metrics as well as assisting in operational processes, business expansion and support planning/forecasting Reporting to the Manager, FP&A you'll be responsible for:

  • Develop financial models and performance analyses to support decision-making on profitability, pricing, and competitiveness.
  • Prepare and present month-end performance reports and quarterly business reviews, highlighting key product drivers for senior management.
  • Provide clear variance analysis and financial insights, comparing actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, optimize efficiency, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyze financial risks and opportunities, develop action plans, and support the month-end close process with P&L reviews and strategic recommendations.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles, with a strong track record of success.
  • CA or Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA, MBA)
  • Working knowledge of SQL, with the ability to extract and analyze data from databases.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Previous experience in FP&A. Exposure to Engineering teams will be a big plus.
  • Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, with advanced skills in Excel & Analytical skills, with the ability to dig into data and uncover underlying reasons and trends

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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.

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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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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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