Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
@ Zscaler

Mohali, Maharashtra, India
On Site
Posted 3 days ago

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About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers worldwide, including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) is on a mission to make the cloud a safe and enjoyable place to do business. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation with its pioneering, AI-powered Zero Trust Exchange™ platform.

About the FP&A Role

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A at Zscaler will support the Global Professional Services Customer Engagement leadership team through strategic guidance, financial forecasting, and detailed performance reporting. Reporting to the Deputy Manager, FP&A, you will:

  • Provide strategic financial guidance for decision-making and resource optimization
  • Collaborate to develop accurate financial forecasts and performance reports
  • Build and maintain financial models for investment analysis and scenario planning
  • Track and analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
  • Manage headcount forecasting in alignment with business goals

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: CA/Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Strategy, Business or related field; 4-6 years of experience in financial planning & analysis; knowledge of Tableau and SQL or comparable visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in advanced Excel financial modeling, and experience with Professional Services, Customer Success, or Customer Support teams.

Work Environment & Benefits

At Zscaler, you will find an inclusive, fast-paced, and collaborative culture engaged in pioneering initiatives. Benefits include various health plans, time off, parental leave, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks among others.

Key skills/competency

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, financial modeling, forecasting, KPI tracking, Excel, Tableau, SQL, resource optimization, investment analysis, scenario planning

How to Get Hired at Zscaler

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor financial analysis examples and metrics.
  • Research Zscaler: Understand their cloud security and culture.
  • Highlight technical skills: Emphasize Excel, Tableau, and SQL expertise.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice scenario-based and KPI questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced Excel functions and macros.
Practice financial model building and scenario analysis.
Gain hands-on experience with Tableau dashboards.
Brush up SQL queries and data visualization techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you optimized a process.
Explain challenging financial decision-making scenarios.
Discuss collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Share an experience managing forecasting uncertainties.

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