AI Financial Analyst

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're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're 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. That's 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

Your Career
This is not a typical finance role. We are building a new team at the nexus of finance, data science, and artificial intelligence, and we are looking for the next generation of innovators to help architect our future. This role is designed for a rare talent who possesses both deep quantitative and computer science skills and a strong intuition for financial strategy.
You won't just be automating existing processes; you'll be a trailblazer on a team dedicated to pioneering how we leverage AI and predictive analytics to drive our most critical financial and strategic decisions. You will partner with senior leaders across Finance, IT, and the wider business to design and implement novel solutions from the ground up. If you are passionate about building sophisticated models, discovering insights in complex data, and seeing your work directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions, this is a unique opportunity to define your career at the forefront of the industry.
Your Impact
Pioneer AI Solutions: Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex financial challenges, including revenue forecasting, investment optimization, and operational efficiency
Architect Financial Systems: Build and scale robust data and automation pipelines using Python and SQL to serve as the foundation for advanced analytics and business intelligence
Develop Predictive Models: Integrate internal business data, historical trends, and external market signals to create sophisticated forecasting models that inform compensation strategy, resource allocation, and long-range planning
Drive Strategy with Data: Translate complex models and quantitative analysis into clear, actionable insights. Build and maintain interactive dashboards (Tableau/Power BI) to communicate findings and KPIs to executive leadership in real-time
Ensure Analytical Rigor: Conduct ROI and cost-benefit analysis for major company initiatives, ensuring our financial strategy is aligned with measurable, data-driven outcomes
Uphold Data Integrity: Champion best practices in data governance to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and security of our financial data throughout the entire analytics lifecycle

Qualifications
Your Experience
Applicant MUST possess permanent work authorization in the United States and not require sponsorship
Applicant must not require current OR future sponsorship for employment visa status
This is an entry-level position ideal for a recent graduate (Bachelor's or Master's) or an early-career professional with 12-18 months of relevant experience. 2 years of professional experience MAX.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree/minor in 2 or more of the following quantitative fields - Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related STEM discipline. (Candidate must have technical exp as well as a foundation in finance) or equivalent military experience required
High proficiency in Python for data science (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and SQL for complex data querying and manipulation
Demonstrated experience in applying machine learning concepts (e.g., regression, classification, time-series forecasting) to real-world problems through academic or professional projects.
Experience creating impactful data visualizations and interactive dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
A strong foundation in financial concepts, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Note that we will NOT be able to provide sponsorship for this role. Anyone with current or future sponsorship needs will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):
Creative application of modern AI tools (e.g., Gemini, NotebookLM, Glean) to accelerate the development of predictive financial models, automate variance analysis and reporting, and transform finance workflows from data ingestion to executive summary
Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure)
Familiarity with financial planning & analysis (FP&A) processes or accounting principles
Knowledge of additional tools like R, Alteryx, or Excel (VBA, Power Query)
Internship or project experience in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment

Compensation Disclosure

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$87,000.00 - $142,000.00/yr

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.

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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.