Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan)

We are seeking a Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan) to lead and evolve our FP&A Anaplan function. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate FP&A, this role will be responsible for enabling the broader FP&A organization through strategic ownership and optimization of the Anaplan platform.

You will lead a team of three experienced Anaplan professionals, define and execute a forward-looking systems strategy, and partner closely with the Finance Data & Strategy team to unlock the full potential of Anaplan in conjunction with the Databricks platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing end-to-end ownership of the Anaplan platform, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with business needs
• Partnering across FP&A to define system roadmaps and lead the successful delivery of key initiatives
• Collaborating with the Sales Operations Anaplan team to ensure alignment and consistency across FP&A and Sales Operations models
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to standardize processes, improve efficiency, and increase automation within Anaplan
• Working closely with the Finance Data & Strategy team to develop and execute a strategy for integrating Anaplan with the Databricks platform, enabling next-generation analytics
• Partnering with Finance stakeholders and system integrators to ensure business continuity and system stability during ERP implementation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT and Security, to ensure compliance with internal controls, security standards, and access governance
• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of Anaplan professionals

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or Management Information Systems
• 10+ years of experience in Finance/Financial Systems roles, preferably Anaplan
• Anaplan Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Master Anaplanner certification
• Experience defining systems strategy, developing business and technical requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, deployment, and support procedures for Anaplan
• Functional experience with core finance processes (planning, budgeting, forecasting, costing)
• Experience assessing and supporting finance system implementations
• Strong people leadership skills, including experience coaching and developing high-performing teams
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems independently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines