Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan)

Department: Finance

GAQ227R243

While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.

Databricks is 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.

The impact you will have:

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

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s Degree required 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, a plus
• 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