Sr. Application Analyst

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! Sr. Application Analyst [Integrated Business Applications] At Anaplan, we are innovators dedicated to enhancing business decision-making with our AI-powered scenario planning and analysis platform, enabling our customers to stay ahead of their competition. Our shared commitment to customer success and our Winning Culture unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies. Our customers include Fortune 50 giants like Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer, among over 2,400 global companies that trust our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture fuels our innovation. We embrace diverse thoughts and ideas, act as leaders at all levels, set ambitious goals, and celebrate our achievements, big and small. Guided by our strategy-led, values-based principles, you will find inspiration, connection, development, and rewards here. We welcome your uniqueness – join us in building what’s next, together! Anaplan addresses the toughest challenges for Finance teams, offering unparalleled flexibility through our Finance Applications and Anaplan Intelligence platform. In this role within the Finance and Workforce Center of Excellence (CoE), you will lead the development and scaling of applications for planning, forecasting, and reporting, including Revenue, Profitability, and Strategic Finance Planning. You will ensure high engineering standards while managing the technical roadmap and team performance. Key Responsibilities • Delivery: Lead a team of Application Builders to deliver high-quality Finance Applications, meeting strict deadlines and architectural standards. • Strategic Collaboration: Work with Finance Product Management and Solution Architects to translate complex requirements into scalable designs. • Technical Oversight: Enforce UX standards and engineering best practices for intuitive, performant, and maintainable applications. • Continuous Improvement: Integrate new Anaplan platform capabilities (AI, Workflow, Polaris) into existing applications based on market and customer feedback. • Ecosystem Enablement: Collaborate with GTM and Professional Services to create compelling demos, implementation guides, and technical best practices. • SME Leadership: Act as the primary internal and external technical expert for Finance Applications, supporting critical sales opportunities and customer escalations. Key Metrics • On-Time Delivery: Manage release cycles and upgrade project deadlines for the Finance portfolio successfully. • Solution Adoption: Measure quality and scalability of applications through customer implementation success and internal enablement metrics. • Team Performance: Assess growth, certification levels, and output quality of the application building team. Qualifications • Professional Experience: 4-6 years in enterprise software development or financial systems, with at least 3 years leading Anaplan implementation teams. • Technical Expertise: Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner with deep proficiency in multi-dimensional modeling and the full Anaplan platform suite. • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage technical teams in an Agile environment and navigate cross-functional stakeholder relationships. • Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of CFO functions, including Financial Close, Consolidation, and FP&A processes. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master’s in a technical discipline preferred. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) We believe that attracting and retaining top talent while fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB enhances our workforce, builds trust with partners and customers, and drives success. Join us in a workplace where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are not just words but the essence of our innovation and connection, making us a market leader. We respect and value all individuals, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other unique aspect. We hire you for who you are and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work every day! We ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodati