Revenue Analyst

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in Bengaluru, Karnataka is looking for a Senior Revenue Analyst to join the Revenue Accounting team. This hands-on role requires critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills to handle revenue close accounting activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing revenue trends, preparing journal entries, and enhancing the month-end close process. A Master's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive, relevant experience, including ASC 606.
• Familiarity with close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Proven ability to build relationships across functions and implement new processes.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly revenue close procedures, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze revenue and deferred revenue trends to drive revenue optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with business partners to implement best practices, automation, and process improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strong problem-solving skills

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA certification

Tools

Financial systems such as SAP

G Suite

Tableau

Blackline

SFDC

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks, we' re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you are ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you are in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. Thats why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Join the Revenue Accounting team at Palo Alto Networks as a highly motivated Senior Revenue Analyst in a high-growth environment. In this role, you will leverage your critical thinking and communication skills to perform revenue close accounting activities and collaborate with key stakeholders. You will be instrumental in developing new processes and enhancing the month-end close, requiring a flexible, solutions-oriented approach. This is a hands-on position perfect for someone who works well under pressure and is eager to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own monthly revenue close procedures, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze revenue and deferred revenue trends to drive revenue optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with business partners to implement best practices, automation, and process improvements.
• Support revenue system implementations and conduct user acceptance testing.
• Manage projects, create procedural documentation, and develop training materials.
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 key controls.
• Assist with external audit requests, special projects, and ad hoc tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive, relevant experience, including ASC 606.
• Familiarity with close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills with a risk-based approach.
• Proven ability to build relationships across functions and implement new processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities accurately.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• CA/CPA certification.
• Proficiency in G Suite.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP (ERP ECC & RAR), Blackline, Tableau, and SFDC.
• Experience in the high-tech industry, particularly with Hardware, Software, or SaaS models.

Our Commitment

We're trailblazers that dream big, 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 [e-mail].

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.