Finance Systems, Finance & Strategy

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking an experienced Finance Systems professional to serve as the primary administrator and developer for our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems. In this individual contributor role, you will personally develop, maintain, and optimize sophisticated solutions that support our financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. This position requires someone who excels at hands-on systems administration and development while contributing technical architecting expertise to support complex business requirements. As our EPM platform administrator, you will own the day-to-day operations of mission-critical enterprise planning and analytics systems that support full-year budgeting, daily/monthly/quarterly forecasting, long-range modeling, management reporting, performance measurement, and earnings support. You will work closely with the Finance BI and Analytics team to implement advanced data strategies and reporting frameworks that support our rapid growth and complex business needs.

Requirements

Have 8+ years of experience in hands-on EPM systems administration and development with deep technical expertise
Are highly skilled at day-to-day system administration, maintenance, and development work with proven ability to work independently
Have extensive hands-on experience with EPM platforms (Pigment, Anaplan, TM1, Adaptive Planning) with focus on system operations and development
Possess strong technical knowledge of system integrations, data management, and financial planning system operations
Demonstrate expertise in data validation, system performance optimization, and operational troubleshooting
Have proven success maintaining complex finance systems with excellent technical problem-solving abilities
Show experience working with Finance teams and stakeholders to implement technical solutions that meet business requirements
Are proficient in system documentation, user training, and technical support processes

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience in financial systems
Experience at high-growth technology companies in EPM systems administration or development roles
Background in maintaining EPM solutions for companies with complex financial planning requirements
Experience with cloud-based enterprise systems, APIs, and modern integration technologies
Track record of personally maintaining and enhancing financial systems that support large user bases
Experience with scripting, automation, and custom development within EPM platforms
Technical expertise in developing driver-based planning models and complex financial calculations
Familiarity with financial planning processes and best practices from a systems perspective

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrator for our EPM system (Pigment), ensuring optimal functionality, performance, and reliability through daily operational oversight
Develop, maintain, and enhance EPM models to support comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
Execute hands-on development of planning and analytics solutions for various business units, focusing on quick and scalable implementations
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data within EPM systems through systematic monitoring, validation, and quality control processes
Manage financial data integrations across Pigment, NetSuite, and other source systems, ensuring seamless data flow and consistency
Provide ongoing system maintenance, updates, and performance optimization to support growing user base and data volumes
Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and operational procedures
Project manage EPM integrations with enterprise systems, working with technical teams to ensure robust connectivity and data accuracy
Oversee system hierarchy, security configurations, and metadata management to align with business requirements and compliance standards
Partner with Accounting, Procurement, and other teams to implement and maintain integrations between EPM systems and enterprise applications
Execute technical workstreams to enhance existing processes with focus on performance improvement and system optimization
Collaborate with third-party contractors and vendors on technical implementations and system support
Build and maintain flexible performance tools and services to enable closed-loop performance management and effective decision-making
Implement and optimize financial models for P&L and cash flow management, improving predictability and analytical insight
Develop scenario planning capabilities and predictive analytics features that support strategic planning initiatives
Collaborate with the BI and Analytics team to design and implement reporting and analytics strategies
Build scalable financial planning and modeling capabilities to enable best-in-class budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for EPM system users across Finance, FP&A, and other business units
Provide comprehensive technical and functional training and support to end-users on system functionality and best practices
Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful system adoption and user engagement across the organization
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system configurations
Act as subject matter expert for troubleshooting system issues and implementing performance improvements
Contribute to long-term systems roadmap development in collaboration with the ERP/Accounting systems lead, providing technical input on system enhancements and strategic improvements to ensure a holistic and scalable systems architecture
Design technical solutions based on stakeholder requirements, translating business needs into system specifications
Research and develop innovative solutions including web data connectors, custom applications, and integration technologies
Provide technical expertise on system architecture decisions and evaluate new technologies for potential implementation
Exercise technical judgment in designing solutions and analyzing system outputs for accuracy and performance optimization