Senior Manager / Director, Finance Systems (Anaplan)

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It’s not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We’re RingCentral, and we’re happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we’re a $2 Billion annual revenue company with double digit Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and a $93 Billion market opportunity in UCaaS, Contact Center and AI-powered adjacencies. We invest more than $250 million annually to ensure our AI-enabled technology and platforms meet or exceed the needs of our customers. 

RingSense AI is our proprietary AI solution. It’s designed to fit the business needs of our customers, orchestrated to be accurate and precise, and built on the same open platform principles we apply to our core software solutions.

This is where you and your skills come in. We are 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.
 

Key Responsibilities 

Project & Program Management 

• 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. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• 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. 

Anaplan Development & Governance 

• 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. 

Team Leadership & Collaboration 

• 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. 

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (MBA or PMP certification preferred). 

• Experience: 

• 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. 

• Skills: 

• 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. 

Preferred Attributes 

• 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