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Okta is in hyper growth mode.  We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager who will be a key player in and is truly excited about driving and effectively scaling Okta’s rapid growth.  This person will partner with the SVP’s of the Sales Engineering and Partners’ groups on all planning, forecasting, and analysis activities.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate that wants to be part of a dynamic FP&A organization that is operating at an accelerated pace and scaling for the future. 

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, a team player, a confident business partner, capable of driving action cross-functionally, analytical, and outstanding at FP&A.  This person is comfortable operating at all levels, with an eye on the strategic big picture, while skillfully managing the financial details.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a strategic financial partner to the SVP of Sales Engineering as well as the SVP of Partners, the latter being responsible for the Regional Alliances, Global System Integrators as well as Partner Success teams.
• Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for the groups, including:
  • Partnering with business partners to ensure accuracy for headcount, program spend, and other key metrics based on operational performance
  • Preparing budget vs. actual variance analysis and other relevant reporting
  • Leading thoughtful analysis, evaluating key drivers and metrics, and partnering on driving operational efficiencies
  • Collaborating with the controllership organization on accruals as well as other elements of the close process
  • Evolving these processes, as needed
• Develop monthly/quarterly management reports regarding the underlying performance, leading indicators, validation of plan assumptions, and key metrics on the business
• Partner in the corporate long-range strategic planning, as applicable
• Evaluate the efficacy and financial performance of new and existing partner programs
• Facilitate and drive frequent ad hoc as well as targeted projects to support senior management on business decisions
• Lead process and systems improvement and scaling projects for your area and partner on cross functional teams, to drive the company’s continued growth and scaling.

Skills Required:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to work independently, think objectively, and interpret meaningful and insightful narratives from both quantitative as well as qualitative data
• Financial and Business Acumen:  Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate as well as distill data into actionable information to drive results
• Problem Solving & Decision Quality:  Ability to apply rigorous logic and sound methods to solve multi-faceted problems with effective solutions
• Relationship Management:  Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners, inclusive of senior members of management
• Ability to influence at all levels, with a demonstrated aptitude to work effectively within a matrixed team across multiple functional areas, and be assertive in driving successful management strategies
• Presentation Skills:  Effective in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small, and large groups.

Job Requirements:

• MBA preferred, minimum of a B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or an equivalent from a leading undergraduate institution
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience supporting a rapidly growing SE or Partners organization
• High proficiency with FP&A systems required, Anaplan & Tableau experience is a HUGE plus
• Excellent financial modeling and analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills are required
• Prior experience with SalesForce.com, Clari, as well as Netsuite, a plus
• Prior experience in a high-growth high tech/software/SaaS organization is a plus

Okta’s Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies are part of the deeply ingrained principles that guide all of our company’s actions. They also align strongly to our cultural cornerstones, our Okta values: love our customers, empower our people, never stop innovating, act with integrity, and maintain transparency. It’s our expectation that our managers and leaders embody these core competencies:

• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.          
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

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Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Okta is rethinking the traditional work environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, no matter where they are located.  We enable a flexible approach to work, meaning for roles where it makes sense, you can work from the office, or from home, regardless of where you live.  Okta invests in the best technologies and provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.  Find your place at Okta https://www.okta.com/company/careers/. 

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