It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people.

With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people.

That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.Protection Starts with People. The Role and the Team We're seeking a highly motivated and seasoned Sr.

Manager, FP&A to support our Worldwide R&D organization and lead our Finance R&D team. In this highly visible role, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, with specific expertise in supporting R&D functions within a technology-driven organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support executive staff by driving strategic decision-making and financial performance within our innovative and rapidly growing company.

This candidate will work directly with business leadership to facilitate core planning - monthly, quarterly, and annual outlook. Will also be responsible for maintaining product level contribution margins. Other responsibilities include providing variance analysis of expenses, headcount, and maintain our financial model to accurately reflect future performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and groundbreaking finance organization.Your day to dayLead financial planning and analysis activities for the R&D organization, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.Collaborate with R&D leaders to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the financial health and progress of projects and initiatives.

Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making within the R&D organization.Partner with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, and Operations, to align financial goals with business objectives.Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the FP&A function to enhance accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders, communicating financial results, insights, and recommendations effectively.What you bring to the team Proven experience as a Finance Partner supporting R&D, working collaboratively with functional leaders to support the achievement of their operational and functional goals experience.Experience working directly in an FP&A environment modeling headcount and expenses.

Experience with a financial planning tool, ERP and CRM required. Experience with Adaptive Planning, Salesforce.com a plus.Sound understanding of accounting theory and practice (eg basic revenue recognition rules, company capitalization policies and proper expense timing)Solid understanding of SaaS business models and subscription-based revenue streamsRock Star mastery of Word, Excel and PowerPointExcellent communication skills with all levels of an organizationAbility to develop and maintain complex financial modelsAbility to question the output of a financial model and consider options for improvementCapability at effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks and working within deadlinesTeam player with strong organizational and interpersonal skillsProven track of leading a small team with fostering development of direct reportsEducation that serves as a foundation for your experience in Finance, such as a BA/BS degree in finance or accounting with 7+ years of financial analysis experienceWhy ProofpointProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.

We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation.

Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint!you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below.

Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 177,750.00 - 260,700.

00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 142,950.00 - 209,660.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 129,750.00 - 190,300.00 USDSummaryLocation: Sunnyvale, CAType: Full time.