Staff Financial Analyst – Global Sales

Finance Leader Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced finance leader with progressive FP&A experience to partner with our Worldwide Sales organization. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to Sales leadership, owning the planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for headcount, expenses, and GTM investments. You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational efficiency, and influencing decisions that impact revenue growth. This is a high-visibility position with significant exposure to senior executives.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading FP&A support for Worldwide Sales, including annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks.
• Providing strategic variance analysis on expenses, headcount, and GTM investments; delivering actionable insights to Sales leadership.
• Owning and enhancing financial models to accurately forecast performance and support decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards and KPIs to measure sales productivity and cost efficiency.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Sales Ops, HR, and Accounting to align headcount planning and resource allocation.
• Driving process improvements and implementing scalable tools to support a rapidly growing global sales organization.
• Preparing executive-level presentations for senior leadership and contributing to Board-level reporting as needed.

What you bring to the team:

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A or finance roles, with a strong background in sales finance or GTM support.
• Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence strategic decisions.
• Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex modeling) and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Adaptive Planning) a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and expense recognition (ASC 606 familiarity preferred).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with executives.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Preferred attributes:

• Experience in high-growth SaaS or technology environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with a strategic perspective and operational execution capability.
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement.

Why Proofpoint?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose, and drive success every day, for everyone.