Director, Finance GTM FP&A- Customer First
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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 Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart 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. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access,authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity is at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone whochecks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With thousands of pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 18,000 organizations trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers. We are seeking an experienced Finance Director who will be a leader in the FP&A ; Organization and is excited about driving and effectively scaling Okta’s growth. This person will report to the Vice President of GTM Finance and will partner with the Chief Customer Officer and their senior leadership and teamson all planning, forecasting, and analysis activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who wants to be part of a dynamic FP&A ;An organization that is operating at an accelerated pace and scaling forthe future. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, a team player, a confident business partner, capable of drivingaction cross-functionally, analytical, and outstanding at FP&A . AnThis person is comfortable operating atall levels, with an eye on the strategic big picture, while skillfully managing the financial details. Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Be a strategic finance partner to the Chief Customer Officer who is responsible for the Customer Success, Customer Support, Global Services as well as Renewals groups. Also, build strongr elationships and finance partnerships with each of those functional leaders.
- Be involved in long-range planning for Customer First organization to ensure alignment with supporting Okta’s evolving business by segment, market, and geography.
- Partner with Sales Finance to ensure alignment of services financial plan and initiatives with
- Work closely with Customer First Operations leadership and teams to facilitate planning and
- Manage and report on all financial aspects of the full P&L for Global Services.
- Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for the CCO, including:
- Partnering with business partners to ensure accuracy for headcount, program spending, 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 closed 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
- Work closely with the Customer First operations team to deliver consolidated metrics including core financials plus utilization rates, bill rates, etc., and help drive solutions to maximize the impact of metrics to performance.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A with experience with 5+ years having supported a rapidly growing customer success/support and/or global services organizations, highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills and senior-level presentation experience
- Experience building high-performing teams
- 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 is a plus
- Prior experience in a high-growth high tech/software/SaaS organization is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent from an accredited college/university; CPA or another advanced professional credential is preferred
- 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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Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) 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.
The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:$187—$250 USD The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:$210—$300 USDWhat you can look forward to as an Okta employee!
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