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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
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Okta is looking for a detail-oriented and analytically driven Finance Manager to join our Global Business Operations Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of Finance, Operations, and Technology. You will play a critical role in managing budget, financial planning, reporting and operational cadence–ensuring the organization runs efficiently and stays aligned with its financial goals.
You will work closely with the Global Business Operations leadership team and cross-functional teams to promote fiscal responsibility and optimize resource allocation. Your ability to manage multiple inputs, meet deadlines, and deliver clear, actionable analysis will be critical in helping the Global Business Operations leadership stay focused and on track.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Serve as the primary finance partner for Business Technology, Company Operations, Revenue Operations, and Okta for Good teams.
- Lead annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and month-end close processes for supported functions.
- Develop and maintain financial models to track spend, headcount, and key performance metrics.
- Deliver variance analysis and insights to leadership to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
- Support long-range financial planning by aligning goals and strategies with company priorities.
- Collaborate with business leaders to assess investment opportunities, evaluate ROI, and manage budgets effectively.
- Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Procurement, Recruiting, and HR to ensure accuracy and alignment across systems and processes.
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance financial efficiency and data accuracy.
- Support business case development for technology investments, operational initiatives, and other strategic projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in FP&A or business partnership roles within tech or SaaS environments.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the proven ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail; demonstrated ability to manage and track multiple competing priorities, inputs, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships with diverse stakeholders across various levels, including senior leadership.
- Experience supporting G&A or operations functions preferred.
- Proficiency with financial systems (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
Location Requirements:
- Candidates must be located in or near one of the specified metropolitan areas: San Francisco Bay Area or Bellevue, WA
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Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
- Amazing Benefits
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- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
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Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With more than 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta provides simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential. More than 10,000 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Siemens, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
