Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security! Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028. This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it! We are looking for a highly strategic and hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead our global financial planning function and play a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and operational execution. In this role, you will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to translate business strategy into financial plans, drive data-driven decision making, and ensure strong financial visibility across the organization. You will lead the company’s planning cycles, oversee performance analysis, and provide insights that help guide growth, investment decisions, and operational efficiency. This position is ideal for a finance leader who combines strong analytical rigor with strategic thinking, thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and is motivated by building scalable financial processes that support the next stage of company growth. You will also lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team and play a central role in supporting leadership and board discussions with clear financial insights and forward-looking analysis. Responsibilities: Own and orchestrate the company’s annual planning cycle, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans , working closely with senior leadership to align financial targets with strategic priorities. Provide consistent, high-quality visibility into business performance through accurate financial reporting, budget control, KPI analysis, and forward-looking insights that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities. Act as a trusted finance partner to functional and business leaders , converting operational plans into financial outcomes and reinforcing ownership against commitments. Partner closely with Sales and Marketing leadership to evaluate go-to-market investments and optimize GTM resource allocation. Deliver data-driven recommendations to support growth initiatives, efficiency improvements, and capital allocation decisions. Design and maintain scalable financial models to assess strategic options, quantify risks, and support informed decision-making under multiple scenarios. Continuously enhance planning processes, reporting infrastructure, and analytical tools to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability. Drive improvements across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles , ensuring strong financial discipline and operational alignment. Develop clear, compelling materials for executives, the board, and external stakeholders that articulate financial results, outlook, and key business drivers. Evaluate strategic investments and initiatives through ROI analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development. Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing global FP&A organization , setting high analytical standards and promoting continuous improvement and professional growth. Requirements: 10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Strategic Finance roles, including 5+ years in leadership positions . Experience in high-growth SaaS or technology companies . Deep understanding of SaaS business models and metrics . Proven experience leading annual planning, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling . Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into clear