Financial Analyst - Sales at Pingidentity

About Ping Identity: At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. Financial Analyst We're looking for a Go-to-Market Financial Analyst to be a dedicated partner for our global Sales teams. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for managing sales expenses, headcount, and helping us make smart, data-driven decisions that fuel company growth. You'll work closely with Sales leadership to provide the financial insights they need to enable Ping Identity’s maximum top-line impact. The Right Fit This role is for someone who loves the details but also sees the bigger picture. You're a proactive problem-solver who jumps in to help teams find solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and genuinely enjoy collaborating with others. The role is based out of our downtown Denver headquarters with an expectation of being in the office one day per week. On our team, you'll find a group of people who are curious, accountable, and always working to make things better. We're looking for someone who shares that positive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. If you're looking for a place where you can make a real impact alongside a team of bright, motivated peers, this is it. Join us and help shape the future of Ping Identity! What You'll Do • Manage expenses: Being integral part of the sales expense accrual process, collaborating directly with the team to ensure costs are captured accurately. • Own the sales budget: Lead the forecasting and budgeting processes for all global sales teams and initiatives. • Reconcile with precision: Dive into the details, meticulously reconciling budget vs. actuals and providing clear insights into spending trends. • Process Improvement: Drive reporting consistency and simplification, streamlining how we track sales performance metrics and operational spend. • Leverage Anaplan: Use Anaplan for all reporting, tracking, and analysis, helping to build a single source of truth for sales headcount and financials. What You'll Bring • 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, with a focus on expenses and headcount. • A strong accounting foundation, with hands-on experience in managing accruals and expense recognition. • Strong experience with budget vs. actual reconciliation, financial reporting, and forecasting. • Direct experience with Anaplan for financial reporting and planning. • You are an expert with Excel and comfortable building robust financial models. • You have a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, or equivalent experience. Salary Range: $80,000-$84,500 In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities. Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special: • A company culture that empowers you to do your best work. • Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone. • Regular company and team bonding events. • Competitive benefits and perks. • Global volunteering and community initiatives Our Benefits: • Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule • Parental Leave • Progressive Healthcare Options • Retirement Programs • Opportunity for Education Reimbursement • Commuter Offset (Specific locations) Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.