Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A - job 1 of 2

Okta is in profitable growth mode. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst who will be a key player in, and is truly excited about, driving and effectively scaling Okta's growth. This person will be partnering with CFO & Finance leadership to ensure accurate long range forecasts of Okta’s financial statements. This highly visible role 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 key contributor in the company planning process for long-range planning covering the financial statements and key metrics; enhance visibility and decision-making support to the CFO and FP&A leadership
• Own, update, and maintain Okta’s long-range forecast model that track and analyze key metrics and their impact on the company’s overall performance; drive model enhancements, add new key views, and improve the connection to the annual planning model
• Partner cross-functionally to help develop flexible long-term key business / financial metrics that drive alignment and guide decision-making and accountability around the company
• Facilitate and drive frequent ad hoc and targeted projects to support management on business decisions
• Proactively contribute to materials creation and various corporate analyses to improve internal planning processes
• Optimize connections to other finance models that either support or are dependent on our long-range model
• Lead process and system improvements for subject area and partner across cross functional teams to drive the company’s continued growth and scaling
• Must come into the office once a week

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:  Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners, inclusive of senior members of management
• Influential:  Ability to influence at all levels, including the most senior executives in the company, with a demonstrated aptitude to work effectively within a matrixed team across multiple functional areas, and be assertive in driving successful management strategies
• Execution driven: Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of precision and accuracy
• Presentation Skills:  Effective in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small, and large groups

Job Requirements: 

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, with at least 1 year of Corporate Finance
• Excellent financial modeling and analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills are required, including Google Suites
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including expertise presenting analyses to management
• Proficiency with FP&A systems required, Anaplan and Tableau experience is a HUGE plus
• Prior experience in a high-growth global high tech/software/SaaS organization is a plus

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