Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of FP&A to join our growing finance team. You'll be a key financial partner to our teams and help drive financial discipline across those departments. This position requires someone who can translate financial data into actionable business strategies and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia.

Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Finance business partner for our departments, building strong relationships within those teams and across Finance to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and monthly forecasts. This includes detailed headcount planning, departmental operating expense analysis, and return on investment analysis for our innovation and product development spend.
• Collaborate with the entire FP&A team on creating and maintaining the consolidated company financial model.
• Develop and maintain scalable processes to enhance visibility into financial forecasts and performance, collaborating with teams across the business to maximize predictability.
• Drive special projects and conduct ad-hoc analyses to support decision making, including new products, marketing program spend, and other growth initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and analysis for senior Finance leadership and Appian's executive team.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive FP&A within a business partnering environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in leveraging Anaplan for advanced financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Exceptional modeling and analytical skills, with fluency in planning tools like Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
• High comfort level operating in dynamic, ambiguous environments with a bias toward execution and results.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $100,000 USD - $200,000 USD

Schedule

This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week.