Transformation & Financial Flexibility Manager at Anaplan

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Finance, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university; MBA preferred
  • Background in Lean Six Sigma or related continuous improvement areas
  • Experience in change management, partner management, and influencing people without authority
  • Experience in engineering process re-engineering, offshoring, and outsourcing
  • Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organization skills
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, management, and senior leadership
  • Proven ability to work in ambiguity
  • Highly motivated to take ownership and drive initiatives with minimal direction
  • Capacity to think strategically and innovatively
  • Understands accounting standards that influence cash costs and Non-GAAP profitability measures, coupled with sound financial savvy
  • Ability to influence across functions and through all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts across Anaplan to deliver process and systematic changes to the business, resulting in a more efficient company structure
  • Focus on two to three key initiatives during the year to yield structural cost improvement
  • Impact change in the company to move from a fixed cost approach to a cost structure that behaves largely variable and free up budgetary capacity for funding targeted investments, transition costs, and profit improvement
  • Timely delivery of project results that meet or exceed agreed-upon metrics or goals
  • Structuring of identified business challenges logically
  • Hands-on leadership and mentoring of Project Managers on process improvement and general project management skills
  • Key driver for change within the business units aligned to supporting project execution and toll-gating and helping them to learn, understand, adjust, and grow with the business transformation
  • Conducting in-depth analyses (when required), including data collection, data analyses, and synthesis of data to generate key insights for projects or Lean deployment strategies
  • Developing presentations for senior management to facilitate discussions on project or program progress, results, and assistance needed from them
  • Ensuring disciplined, data-driven, well-documented approaches to improving end-to-end operational performance led by the voice of the customer
  • Quantifying impact of projects on financials, productivity, customer experience, and compliance
  • Promoting a risk-aware culture; ensuring efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes
  • Recognizing obstacles preventing others from achieving their goals and readily intervening, finding resourceful ways to remove them
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with senior leadership

Skills

Process Improvement
Cost Optimization
Financial Analysis
Project Management
Change Management
Accounting Standards
Non-GAAP Reporting
Cross-Functional Influence
Strategic Planning

Anaplan

Cloud-based business planning and performance management platform

About Anaplan

Anaplan provides a cloud-based platform for business planning and performance management, allowing organizations to connect data, people, and plans. Its tools help users model scenarios, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations, enhancing collaboration and decision-making. The company operates on a subscription model, offering features like data integration and advanced analytics, while also providing professional services such as training and consulting. Anaplan's goal is to continuously improve its platform to support businesses in making informed decisions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$291.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Maternity & Paternity Leave, Unlimited PTO, Gym Discount, Sick Time
Financial & Retirement - 401k 50% match on the first 3% of base salary, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Roth 401k
Home - Bereavement Leave, Fertility Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Relocation Bonus, Remote Work

Risks

Leadership changes may disrupt strategic continuity and execution.
Fluence Technologies acquisition could pose integration challenges affecting efficiency.
Dependence on NetApp for data storage creates potential dependency risks.

Differentiation

Anaplan's cloud platform connects data, people, and plans for better decision-making.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including training and advisory.
Anaplan's subscription model provides a steady revenue stream and scalability for clients.

Upsides

Integration with NetApp accelerates AI initiatives, enhancing platform capabilities.
Acquisition of Fluence Technologies boosts financial consolidation and reporting features.
Partnership with Titan Wealth expands Anaplan's reach in the financial sector.

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