Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Research & Development

Job Description

Job Description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of FP&A to join our growing finance team. In this pivotal role, you will sit at the intersection of FP&A and our Research and Development (R&D) teams. You'll be a key financial partner to our Engineering and Product functions and help drive financial discipline across those departments. This position requires someone who can translate financial data into actionable business strategies and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This role is based at our ​h​eadquarters in ​McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary Finance business partner for the Engineering and Product organizations, building strong relationships within those teams and across Finance to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and monthly forecasts for the Research and Development functions. This includes detailed headcount planning, departmental operating expense analysis, and return on investment analysis for our innovation and product development spend.
• Partner with the Engineering team to design, model, and manage our internal and customer facing cloud capacity costs. Analyze historical performance and future spending plans to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the entire FP&A team on creating and maintaining the consolidated company financial model.
• Develop and maintain scalable processes to enhance visibility into financial forecasts and performance, collaborating with teams across the business to maximize predictability.
• Drive special projects and conduct ad-hoc analyses to support decision making, including new products, marketing program spend, and other growth initiatives
• Prepare presentations and analysis for senior Finance leadership and Appian's executive team.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.

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About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq : APPN]

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