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# Senior Financial Analyst at WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

- **Company:** WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** São Paulo, Brazil
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/watchguard/b5c6831e-7b45-4167-ab23-bfd200d605ed

## Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning through the development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. This role acts as a strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, providing analysis, modeling, and recommendations that support business decisions, optimize costs, and continuously improve FP&A processes. Activities Develop and track budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop recommendations to improve results. Develop financial models, including pricing, investment analysis, and scenario planning. Conduct cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities. Perform ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking studies to support decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing. Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the FP&A area. Prepare management reports and presentations with financial analysis and strategic recommendations. Support the monthly financial close process with variance analysis (budget vs. actual). Contribute to the standardization and automation of FP&A processes and tools. Study Area Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields. Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent experience. Certifications (Desirable) CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Advanced Excel / Financial Modeling certification Extra Skills Excellent written and verbal communication Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced financial modeling (Excel, BI tools) Strategic and data-driven thinking Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Cross-functional collaboration and leadership Attention to detail and analytical precision Years of Experience 5–8 years in FP&A, Financial Analysis, or related fields. Languages English — Advanced

## Qualifications

Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Experience in financial modeling, including pricing, investments, and scenario analysis. Ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for technical and business audiences. Experience in cost analysis and identifying expense reduction opportunities. Ability to conduct ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking with autonomy. Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing). Strong command of Excel/spreadsheets and BI tools; ERP knowledge is a plus. Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

## About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WatchGuard Technologies provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and mid-size enterprises, delivered through a unified platform.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Vector Capital in 2022; previously publicly traded on Nasdaq)
- **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not disclosed in available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity (Computer and Network Security)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Managed Service Providers (MSPs), mid-size and distributed enterprises, SMBs, security resellers
- **Mission**: "Deliver real-world cybersecurity built for constantly evolving threats and limited IT resources" while making enterprise-grade security accessible to any organization.

## Products & Services
- **Unified Security Platform®**: Integrated suite covering network security, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi, managed through a single cloud interface.
- **WatchGuard Cloud**: Centralized cloud management console for security administration, visibility, and reporting.
- **ThreatSync XDR**: AI-driven extended detection and response for threat visibility, alert correlation, and automated remediation.
- **WatchGuard MDR**: 24x7 managed detection and response services with threat hunting, containment, and guided remediation.
- **Network Security Appliances**: Hardware and virtual firewalls (1.75M active appliances deployed).
- **Endpoint Security**: Protects 7.5M endpoints and identities.
- **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)**: Identity and access management with zero-trust policies.
- **Secure Wi-Fi**: Enterprise wireless security solutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company; acquired by Vector Capital in April 2022)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $299M (latest available); total historical funding of $45.5M (seed, post-IPO equity, and private equity rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vector Capital (parent company); serves 25,000 MSPs and 17,000 security resellers; active in 179 countries
- **Growth Signals**: Acquired ActZero in January 2025; headcount of ~1,250 employees (global, across 37 countries); 2% YoY headcount growth reported on LinkedIn (814 employees, likely a subset); 7.5M endpoints protected; 1.75M network security appliances deployed

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified Platform Approach**: Single architecture that integrates network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security, reducing complexity for MSPs.
- **MSP-First Strategy**: Built specifically for managed service providers with flexible licensing, partner programs, and automation tools.
- **Longevity & Scale**: 30 years of cybersecurity experience, 24x7 global support, and a large installed base (250,000+ customer organizations).
- **AI-Driven Automation**: ThreatSync XDR and Automation Core enable automated threat detection, remediation, and policy management.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Driven XDR & Zero Trust**: Expanding AI capabilities for threat detection and zero-trust identity-based security.
- **Operational Alignment for MSPs**: Direct API access, out-of-the-box integrations, and automation to help MSPs scale security services efficiently.
- **Cloud & SASE Evolution**: WatchGuard Cloud as the central management interface for hybrid and remote work environments.
- **MDR Services Growth**: Expanding managed security services to reduce burden on internal IT teams.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes "curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering security that matters" (careers page). LinkedIn employer rating: 3.9/5 (310 reviews) with work-life balance at 4.0 and culture at 3.8.
- **Work Environment**: Global team across 37 countries; roles include on-site (e.g., Miami, Madrid) and likely hybrid/remote depending on position; engineering culture led by SVP of Engineering Jack Waters.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company highlights "career growth" and "innovation mindset" in its employer branding.
- **Engineering Focus**: Active hiring for Staff Software Engineer, Front-End Engineer, Integrations Developer, and QA roles; opportunity to work on a unified security platform at scale.

## Sources
1. [WatchGuard Careers Page](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-careers)
2. [WatchGuard Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/watchguard)
3. [WatchGuard About Page](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-about)
4. [WatchGuard Homepage](https://www.watchguard.com/)
5. [WatchGuard LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/watchguard-technologies)

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