Role Overview
The FP&A team serves as the strategic financial partner to Appian’s operational business units, driving financial discipline and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. This team plays a critical role in shaping investment priorities and ensuring sustainable growth in a dynamic, high-growth SaaS environment.
What You Will Do
Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles for operational departments, execute comprehensive variance analysis, and deliver actionable insights to business leaders.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role exists to bring rigor and insight to operational planning, ensuring every dollar invested drives measurable business impact. You will have direct influence on strategic initiatives, working alongside executive leadership to optimize performance and scale operations intelligently.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related finance function with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling, including complex forecasting models, scenario analysis, and data manipulation.
- Deep knowledge of FP&A methodologies including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets into strategic recommendations.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account contributions
- Employee referral bonus program
- Learning and development resources
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