Manager Anaplan Financial Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career!

There are jobs and then there are careers . Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!

Fully Remote (U.S. Only) : This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Position Overview

The Manager Anaplan Financial Systems will be an integral part of the Finance team by driving the strategic development, implementation, and governance of our Anaplan ecosystem which acts as the backbone of the FP&A team’s reporting. This role requires a blend of financial modeling knowledge, Anaplan model building, project management skills, and the ability to identify key processes and control points to further advance our Anaplan function and models. Responsible for leading the Anaplan model builders in maintaining our current model and development of new functionality while establishing best practices and ensuring system scalability.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Anaplan Model Building & Maintenance : Design, develop, and maintain scalable Anaplan models to address business needs and ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives. Oversee ongoing maintenance of existing models, ensuring they remain accurate, efficient, and aligned with evolving business requirements. Lead the development of new functionalities to enhance planning and analytical capabilities. Design, develop, and maintain scalable Anaplan models to address business needs and ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives.
• Anaplan Strategy & Governance : Define and implement the strategic vision for Anaplan within the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices. Develop governance frameworks to maintain data integrity, model consistency, and compliance with company policies.
• Strategic Leadership & Governance : Establish and lead the Anaplan Finance Systems function, developing best practices, governance models, and standardized processes to enhance system capabilities. Be the subject matter expert on Paylocity’s Anaplan platform by guiding users to leverage established best practices, and build, test, and deploy models in a scalable and effective manner.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis : Leverage Anaplan to create and optimize financial models that support business planning, forecasting, and decision-making processes.
• Anaplan Model Building : Design, develop, and maintain scalable Anaplan models to address business needs and ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives.
• Project Management : Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Anaplan models, managing project timelines, stakeholder communication, and resource allocation.
• Process & Control Enhancement : Identify key process improvements, implement control frameworks, and drive automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial and operational planning.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with finance, operations, IT, and other business units to gather requirements, define solutions, and drive adoption of Anaplan across the organization.
• Training & Enablement : Develop training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives to upskill internal teams and ensure long-term sustainability of the Anaplan platform.
• Performance Optimization : Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and continuously refine models to improve accuracy, scalability, and usability.

Education and Experience

Physical requirements

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The base pay range for this position is $160,300 - $180,000 / yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com / careers.

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