Senior Manager, Business Operations (Unit 42)

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.Your CareerThe Senior Manager, Business Operations will work closely with the Director, Global Consulting Operations, Vice President, Global Consulting Operations and key stakeholders in finance, accounting, sales operations and GTM teams. The role will manage a team of three to five direct reports and will contribute directly to the success of the Unit 42 business and operations. This person will report directly to the Director, Global Consulting Operations.We need a person who has a proven track record as a doer; someone who can collaborate cross-functionally on tight deadlines and with limited resources. The ideal candidate is organized, an effective communicator, and thrives on driving results in a dynamic fast-paced environment.Your Impact

Directly manage and lead a team of three to five direct reports and support their career progression within Unit 42

Manage projects / initiatives to solve challenging issues by working with stakeholders across teams, managing communications, overseeing milestones, and helping deliver outcomes

Review and understand contractual agreements between the Company, clients, and external vendors

Complete monthly invoices and financial reports while effectively partnering with Finance team.

Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), possess knowledge of general ledgers, and how revenue works within an organization

Enhance operational rigor across the organization, identifying gaps and developing scalable solutions to problems

Support the operational rhythm of the Unit 42 organization, including strategic planning and cross-functional teams

Your Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field of study or equivalent military experience required

5+ years of relevant work experience in business operations or finance

3+ years of professional experience working in a Law Firm and/or Management Consulting organization with direct people management experience

Cyber-security industry experience highly preferred

Direct experience with SalesForce and SAP required - experience with Clarizen a plus

Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices

Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize projects, solve problems requiring meticulous attention to detail, multitask, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of an organization

Ability to maintain confidentiality and diplomacy and communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed

The desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, and constantly adapting security firm wearing multiple hats

The TeamUnit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients’ security posture. Our CommitmentWe’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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .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.The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $139,000/yr to $224,850/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs

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