Finance Manager, APJ Sales

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Okta is in hyper-growth mode. We are seeking a Finance manager who will be a key player in driving and effectively scaling Okta’s rapid growth.  This person will be part of the Go to Market (GTM) Finance team that supports executive-level business partners and their respective teams within Okta’s Chief Revenue Officer organization 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 eye on the strategic big picture, while skillfully managing the financial details.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a strategic financial partner to the extended Okta Sales leadership team 
• Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for the groups, including:
• Partnering with business partners to ensure accuracy for headcount, sales commissions, program spend, and 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
• 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:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A with a minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting a rapidly growing organization.
• High proficiency with FP&A systems required, Anaplan,Salesforce & Tableau experience is a plus.
• Excellent financial data management, modeling and analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills are required
• Prior experience in a high-growth high tech/software/SaaS organization is a plus

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