Senior Financial Analyst, G&A

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.</p></div><p>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.&nbsp; This person will partner with senior leadership and their teams for the G&amp;A organization on all planning, forecasting, and analysis activities. This role will report into the Senior Finance Manager - G&amp;A FP&amp;A, and is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who wants to be part of a dynamic FP&amp;A organization that is operating at an accelerated pace and scaling for the future.</p> <p>The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail without losing the big picture, and the ability to work both cross functionally and independently. This person is comfortable operating at all levels. They are highly organized, and are truly excited about financial analysis and insights.</p> <p><strong>This role is assigned to our San Francisco office and is subject to Okta's in-office work requirement. Employees are expected to work from the office at least two days per week, as determined by their management team.</strong></p> <p><strong>Job Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be a strategic financial partner to the People, Workplace, and Customer Zero organizations</li> <li>Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for this function, including:&nbsp;</li> <ul> <li>Partnering with business to ensure accuracy for spend, headcount and other key metrics based on operational performance</li> <li>Maintain and improve detailed financial models that track and analyze functional costs and their impact cross-functionally and on the company’s overall performance</li> <li>Preparing budget vs. actual variance analysis and other relevant reporting</li> <li>Leading thoughtful analysis, evaluating key drivers and metrics, and partnering on driving operational efficiencies</li> <li>Collaborating with the controllership organization on accruals and other elements of the close process</li> <li>Evolving these processes as needed</li> </ul> &