Senior Business Intelligence Analyst (Commercial Finance Automation)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

On-site gym

Equity grants

ESPP

Flexible time off

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to join the Commercial Finance team in the EMEA region. You will provide critical financial and analytical decision support to the Sales organizations, focusing on top-line reporting, OPEX analysis, forecasting, and AI-driven process improvements.

You will translate data into insights, build business cases, map cross-functional processes, and partner with Deal Desk, Financial Solutions, IT and Sales Operations to optimize tools and workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience translating raw data into business insights.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Ability to build compelling business cases for solutions.
• Experience with cross-functional projects in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis and decision support for EMEA Sales.
• Develop top-line reporting and OPEX analysis.
• Support automation of financial workflows using Generative AI.
• Collaborate with Deal Desk, Finance Solutions, IT and Sales Ops.

Skills

Generative AI

Financial analysis

Sales operations

Data visualization

Excel/Sheets

SQL

Python

CRM/ERP: Salesforce, SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Data Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Clari

SAP

Job description

• Palo Alto Networks is continuing building a world class finance organization and is looking for a top notch Sr Business Analyst that is highly talented and result driven to join the Commercial Finance team
• This person will be responsible for providing critical financial and analytical decision support to the EMEA Sales organizations
• You will focus on the financial health of the Commercial Financing’s Sales business (Deals Desk & PAN Financial Services) — top-line reporting, OPEX analysis / forecasting as well as leveraging advanced Generative AI skills to drive process improvements, automate complex financial workflows, reporting, and analytics
• The position requires a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated the ability to deliver results in a high growth environment and strong business knowledge and business acumen in the area of Sales
• Provide Commercial Finance leader with insights and analytics translating raw data into “the story” behind the business performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Apply strong problem-solving, agile methodologies and Generative AI to automate, remove bottlenecks/friction and optimise processes
• Draft and present compelling business cases for solutions, including relevant investment
• Lead and execute joint cross-functional (e.g. IT, Finance, Sales, Sales Operations) projects and programs to optimise processes and tools and build new solutions at a global level
• Collaborate with the Deal Desk and PAN Financial Solutions team to map business processes/workflows and identify bottlenecks
• Support Commercial Finance in designing, building and executing its long term strategic plans

Benefits

• Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
• Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
• Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
• Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
• Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
• Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day.

Life at Palo Alto Network

Process mapping, agile methodologies, and project management skillsExpert in translating business needs into technical requirementsAbility and desire to work in a fast-paced and continually evolving environmentAdvanced Google Sheets/Excel skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and maintain complex financial modelsAI-Native Mindset: Proven track record of pioneering the use of Generative AI (e.g., Gemini, NotebookLM) to automate manual workflows, summarize complex reports, and build “self-service” analytical tools3 to 5 years experience with a Masters degree or 5 to 7 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or relatedExposure to Finance and/or Sales Operations, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or technology environment, is idealAI, Data Science, SQL, Python skills preferredStrong relationship building, communication and presentation skillsExperience and expertise in utilization of CRM, Planning and ERP systems such as Salesforce.com, Clari and SAP