Finance Manager, Products & Technology

Okta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave

Job summary

Okta in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to scale FP&A for the Products & Technology organization. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and analytics, partnering with senior leaders to drive growth and efficiency.

In this role you will build models, streamline processes, and lead cross-functional projects across engineering and finance. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential for success in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of FP&A experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• MBA, Big 4, or investment banking experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with FP&A systems; Anaplan and Workday a huge plus.
• Proficiency with AI tools and implementing them into workflows.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets; strong PowerPoint/Slides skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in a high-growth tech/SaaS environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a strategic financial partner to the Auth0 Engineering organization.
• Own budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering on accuracy of spend and metrics.
• Prepare budget vs. actual variance analysis and relevant reporting.
• Lead analysis, drive operational efficiencies, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaborate with controllership on accruals and close processes; evolve processes.
• Handle technology software reporting and cross-functional projects.
• Participate in long-range strategic planning and ad hoc initiatives.
• Lead process and systems improvement to scale the function.

Skills

FP&A experience

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/Big4/IB

Anaplan/Workday

AI tools

Excel/GSheets

PowerPoint

multitasking

communication

SaaS/High-growth

change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or related finance experience

Tools

Anaplan

Workday

Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

Okta is in profitable 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 growth. This person will partner with senior leadership and their teams for the Products & Technology organization on all planning, forecasting, and analysis activities. This person will also play a key role in analyses and streamlining processes across the broader Technology organization. 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 eyes on the strategic big picture, while skillfully managing the financial details.

This position will be based in San Francisco CA, with a two day in-office requirement (Tuesday & Wednesday).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a strategic financial partner to the Auth0 Engineering organization
• Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for this function, including:
• Partnering with business to ensure accuracy for controllable 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 and other elements of the close process
• Evolving these processes, as needed
• Technology software reporting & analysis
• Cross-functional projects including streamlining processes, being point on system enhancements, etc.
• Participate in the company’s long-range strategic planning, as applicable
• Assist with and manage frequent ad hoc projects, to support senior management and 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 5+ years of FP&A experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• MBA, Big 4 accounting, or investment banking experience a plus
• Proficiency with FP&A systems required, Anaplan, Workday experience is a HUGE plus
• Proficiency with AI tools and implementing them into workflows
• Excellent financial modeling and analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and/or Gsheet and strong PowerPoint and/or Slides skills are required
• Manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of precision
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
• Prior experience in a high-growth high tech/software/SaaS organization is a plus
• Very comfortable with change and challenging the status quo

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: : $143,000 USD - $197,000 USD

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.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:: $128,000 USD - $176,000 USD

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