Sr. Application Analyst

Anaplan Inc; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan Inc is a leading AI‑infused scenario planning and analysis platform that enables customers to optimize decision‑making and outpace competition. In this Sr.

Application Analyst role within the Finance and Workforce CoE, you will scale applications for planning, forecasting, and reporting—delivering high‑quality finance apps and guiding the technical roadmap. You will lead an application‑building team, enforce engineering standards, and drive collaboration with Finance Product Management

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in enterprise software development or financial systems.
• At least 3 years leading Anaplan implementation teams.
• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner.
• Leadership in an Agile environment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong CFO domain knowledge: Financial Close, Consolidation, FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Application Builders to deliver high‑quality Finance Applications, meeting deadlines and standards.
• Collaborate with Finance Product Management and Solution Architects to translate complex requirements into scalable designs.
• Enforce UX standards and engineering best practices for intuitive, performant applications.
• Integrate new Anaplan capabilities (AI, Workflow, Polaris) into existing applications based on market and customer feedback.
• Support critical sales opportunities and customer escalations as a technical SME.

Skills

Leadership

Agile

Enterprise software development

Finance domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Finance

MBA or Master’s in technical discipline preferred

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI‑infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca‑Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best‑in‑class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.

Sr. Application Analyst

[Integrated Business Applications]

In this role within the Finance and Workforce Center of Excellence (CoE), you will lead the development and scaling of applications for planning, forecasting, and reporting, including Revenue, Profitability, and Strategic Finance Planning. You will ensure high engineering standards while managing the technical roadmap and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery: Lead a team of Application Builders to deliver high‑quality Finance Applications, meeting strict deadlines and architectural standards.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work with Finance Product Management and Solution Architects to translate complex requirements into scalable designs.
• Technical Oversight: Enforce UX standards and engineering best practices for intuitive, performant, and maintainable applications.
• Continuous Improvement: Integrate new Anaplan platform capabilities (AI, Workflow, Polaris) into existing applications based on market and customer feedback.
• Ecosystem Enablement: Collaborate with GTM and Professional Services to create compelling demos, implementation guides, and technical best practices.
• SME Leadership: Act as the primary internal and external technical expert for Finance Applications, supporting critical sales opportunities and customer escalations.

Key Metrics

• On‑Time Delivery: Manage release cycles and upgrade project deadlines for the Finance portfolio successfully.
• Solution Adoption: Measure quality and scalability of applications through customer implementation success and internal enablement metrics.
• Team Performance: Assess growth, certification levels, and output quality of the application building team.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: 4‑6 years in enterprise software development or financial systems, with at least 3 years leading Anaplan implementation teams.
• Technical Expertise: Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner with deep proficiency in multi‑dimensional modeling and the full Anaplan platform suite.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage technical teams in an Agile environment and navigate cross‑functional stakeholder relationships.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of CFO functions, including Financial Close, Consolidation, and FP&A processes.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master’s in a technical discipline preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe that attracting and retaining top talent while fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB enhances our workforce, builds trust with partners and customers, and drives success. Join us in a workplace where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are not just words but the essence of our innovation and connection.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits.

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