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About the role
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support our Worldwide Sales team within our FP&A organization. This role reports to the leader of Sales Finance and is based at Proofpoint HQ in Sunnyvale. In this role, you will be directly involved in all our core planning – monthly, quarterly, and annual outlook. You will provide variance analysis of expenses, headcount, and maintain part of our financial model to accurately reflect future performance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Proven experience as a Finance Partner (or Client or Business Partner), working collaboratively with functional leaders
- Experience with financial planning or related experience
- Sound understanding of accounting theory and practice (e.g., basic accrual rules and proper expense timing)
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Claude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with all levels of an organization
- Intellectual curiosity & willingness to grow into taking ownership in business partnering
More about this role
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support our Worldwide Sales team within our FP&A organization. This role reports to the leader of Sales Finance and is based at Proofpoint HQ in Sunnyvale. In this role, you will be directly involved in all our core planning – monthly, quarterly, and annual outlook. You will...
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