Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Appian Corporation•McLean, VA

9d•$100,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Requirements

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

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.