Senior Business Analyst

at  Palo Alto Networks

OUR MISSION

At 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.
Job Description

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Analytical and comfortable dealing with data including data manipulation, data / statistical analysis to generate trends, forecasts, observations and reports/dashboards
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written) with stakeholders across the organization
• Strong business acumen and ability to grasp business requirements from stakeholders
• Someone who can assist in creating a shared services department, get hands wet in programs, systems, metrics, governance and supervising people
• Experience in the development and writing of detailed, actionable requirements and functional specifications. Experience in leading medium size projects is a plus.
• Excellent in performing administration duties in an efficient, timely and professional manner with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Working across functional business units to develop effective business solutions that align with company and business unit/department objectives
• Ability to lead via influence, persuasion, negotiation and effective communications and build relationships effectively across differing cultures and backgrounds
• Minimum of 5 years experience in data processing, procurement, accounts payable, customer service, or a sales/channels operations environment
• Experience in managing and optimizing a company’s channel partner ecosystems is a plus.
• Personal computer skills with proficiency in Google workspace, Excel, SharePoint, and web based systems. Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Data Studio) preferably.
  Additional Information

We are looking for a highly motivated Sr Business Analyst to join our JAPAC Go-To-Market Shared Services team. As a business analyst, you will play a key role in sales and program initiatives focused on our commercial go-to-market execution in the JAPAC region. Your work will help us identify trends and correlations to better drive business outcomes. Key elements of your role will include the optimization and execution of global programs and regional initiatives targeted at our sales expansion into commercial via our channel route-to-market.