Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Appian Corporation•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Appian is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of FP&A to join their growing finance team. This role will serve as a key financial partner to various teams, driving financial discipline and translating financial data into actionable business strategies within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The position is based at the company headquarters in McLean, Virginia, and requires a commitment to in-person collaboration, with employees expected to be in the office five days a week to foster culture and teamwork.

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 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, including detailed headcount planning, departmental operating expense analysis, and return on investment analysis for 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.