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Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Research & Development

Appian

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Aug 22, 2025
McLean, VA, US
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Appian is seeking a Manager of FP&A to partner with their R&D teams, driving financial discipline and translating financial data into actionable business strategies within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive FP&A within a business partnering environment.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Expertise in leveraging Anaplan for advanced financial modeling and scenario planning.
  • Exceptional modeling and analytical skills, with fluency in planning tools like Excel, Power BI, and Tableau
  • High comfort level operating in dynamic, ambiguous environments with a bias toward execution and results

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.

Other

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline