Senior Manager / Director, Finance Systems (Anaplan)

RingCentral • Belmont, CA

87d • $137,200 - $196,000

About The Position

RingCentral is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager or Director of Finance Systems to lead the planning, development, and management of enterprise financial modeling and forecasting solutions, primarily leveraging Anaplan or comparable enterprise performance management (EPM) software. This role will balance hands-on system development with leadership across project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination between finance, operations, and technology teams. The ideal candidate has demonstrated expertise in Anaplan model building, project management, and stakeholder communication within a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (MBA or PMP certification preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in finance systems management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
• Direct experience with Anaplan or comparable EPM tools (e.g., Workday Adaptive, Pigment, Oracle EPM, SAP BPC).
• Proven success managing client-facing projects or internal initiatives with significant cross-functional coordination.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in leading RFPs, vendor evaluations, and technology selection processes.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to juggle competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Anaplan Model Builder or Solution Architect.
• Experience leading digital transformation or finance modernization initiatives.
• Strong data analytics and business intelligence acumen.
• Project management / customer facing experience including managing projects from requirements to Productionalization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, prioritization, and delivery of Anaplan and related finance technology projects.
• Balance and allocate resources across multiple workstreams involving model development, enhancements, and integrations.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable project plans, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Data, and IT leaders to define business requirements and performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between finance users, developers, and leadership teams, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout project lifecycles.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to executive stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.
• Oversee and participate in the design, build, and deployment of Anaplan models for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Establish governance standards and best practices for model scalability, performance, and data integrity.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new features or tools to enhance financial planning capabilities.
• Manage a team of Anaplan model builders and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and business partners.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors as needed to support system enhancements or integrations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits.
• Voluntary supplemental health coverage and life insurance.
• 401K match and ESPP.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental and pregnancy leave.
• Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.).
• Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7.
• Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning.
• Employee bonus referral program.
• Student loan refinancing assistance.
• Employee 1:1 coaching, perks and discounts program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees