Finance Manager, Global Product & Technology Organization

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!

 

Job Summary 

As the Finance Manager supporting the Global Technology and Product Organization, you will be part of an innovative, collaborative and transparent team at the forefront of financial planning for cutting-edge technology initiatives. You will partner with Technology and Product Leadership to build comprehensive financial frameworks that maximize the impact of investments in emerging technologies, AI applications, and next-generation product development. Together, you'll drive outstanding financial results by enabling and accelerating Anaplan's strategic execution across our technology portfolio. You'll be an active contributor to cross-functional teams throughout Anaplan, with particular focus on evaluating and optimizing investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning platforms, cloud infrastructure, and innovative application development. What makes this role truly unique and exciting is the partnership with the technology team developing and innovating on the very financial tools and AI-powered analytics you will use daily! 

FYI, this role will sit in our Miami or Minneapolis office at least 2 days/week on a hybrid schedule.

Your Impact 

Business and Finance Partnership for Technology Innovation: Provide strategic leadership to the business and Finance teams with respect to financial management of technology investments, including AI/ML initiatives, product development cycles, and emerging technology platforms. Ensure technology investments are aligned to key strategic priorities and recommend opportunities to re-allocate resources across traditional infrastructure, application development, and AI innovation portfolios. Drive analytical and conceptual thinking with partners that extend beyond traditional financial metrics to include technology ROI, innovation impact, and competitive positioning. 

Financial Planning Cycles: Lead and coordinate participation in annual budget processes, quarterly forecasting cycles, and monthly financial closes for the Product & Technology organization. Ensure timely and accurate completion of all planning cycles while maintaining strong controls and supporting documentation. Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, conduct variance analysis, and communicate results throughout each planning cycle. 

Long Range Planning & Technology Investment Analysis: Partner with Finance teams to conduct sophisticated Return on Investment (ROI) analysis on new technology initiatives, including AI implementation projects, product feature development, and platform modernization efforts. Develop financial models that account for the unique economics of technology investments, including development cycles, scalability factors, and long-term value creation from AI and automation. Communicate technology investment strategies clearly and facilitate strategic reviews with senior leadership. 

Process Improvement & Financial Innovation: Continually identify opportunities to improve and scale forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis by leveraging Anaplan's advanced capabilities, AI-powered insights, and automation tools. Champion the adoption of innovative financial modeling techniques that incorporate technology metrics such as development velocity, platform utilization, and AI model performance indicators. 

Technology Investment Decision Support