Senior Manager, Finance Transformation & Systems_USD [AQ-23258]

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent, a global leader in talent and services, is seeking a hands-on finance systems leader in San Francisco to guide a critical transformation initiative. You will shape planning and reporting across a global organization by implementing advanced Anaplan models and ensuring seamless SAP ERP integration with financial processes.

You’ll partner with Finance and Technology teams, lead testing activities, drive process improvements, and clearly communicate changes to stakeholders to enable

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance systems professional with leadership experience in transformation.
• Experience building financial models and dashboards in Anaplan.
• Experience with SAP ERP implementations and financial processes.
• Strong testing, stakeholder communication, and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models and dashboards in Anaplan.
• Collaborate with finance and tech during SAP ERP implementation.
• Develop and implement Anaplan solutions for continuity and future-state systems.
• Lead Anaplan testing and track progress with stakeholders.
• Conduct functional testing of SAP related to financial reporting.
• Communicate system enhancements and adoption updates to finance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting.
• Partner with reporting and consolidation teams on special projects.

Skills

Anaplan Model Builder Certification

Anaplan modeling

SAP ERP experience

Financial planning & reporting

ERP implementation experience

Testing & QA

Stakeholder management

Tools

Anaplan

SAP ERP

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in the beauty and retail industry. This innovative organization is renowned for delivering exceptional customer experiences and strategically investing in technology to fuel continuous growth. With a strong commitment to collaboration, operational excellence, and ongoing improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives within a dynamic, enterprise-scale environment.

Are you a hands-on finance systems professional ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a visionary leader to join a critical finance transformation initiative. This is your chance to shape the future of financial planning and reporting, driving efficiency and accuracy across a complex global organization. You will be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge enterprise technologies, directly influencing how a large finance team operates and collaborates. If you thrive on bridging financial strategy with technological innovation, this role offers unparalleled opportunity to leave a lasting mark.

What You’ll Do

• Build, maintain, and enhance sophisticated financial models and dashboards in Anaplan to empower planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with finance and technology teams during a significant SAP ERP implementation, ensuring seamless integration and connectivity between financial planning and reporting processes.
• Develop and implement robust Anaplan solutions that ensure business continuity and facilitate a smooth transition between existing and future-state financial systems.
• Partner with Financial Reporting and Consolidation teams on high-impact special projects, critical reporting needs, and ad hoc requests.
• Lead Anaplan testing activities, meticulously tracking progress, proactively identifying issues, and communicating potential delays to key stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough functional testing of SAP capabilities related to financial reporting and systems, guaranteeing accuracy and alignment with business requirements.
• Clearly communicate system enhancements, process changes, and implementation updates to finance stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and understanding.
• Proactively identify and champion opportunities to streamline financial processes, significantly improve reporting efficiency, and strengthen integration across all finance systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Anaplan Model Builder Certification (required).
• Proven hands-on experience building and maintaining complex financial models and dashboards in Anaplan.
• Extensive experience working with SAP ERP systems, including financial processes, reporting, or systems implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and consolidation processes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, systems integration, or related projects.
• Ability to perform detailed functional testing, troubleshoot complex issues, and validate financial system functionality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse finance and technology teams.
• Experience supporting cross-functional transformation projects and adeptly managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on process improvement, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly in finance-related implementations or system transitions.
• Proven experience connecting Anaplan planning models with enterprise financial reporting systems.
• A background supporting financial reporting and consolidation teams during major systems transformations.
• Experience with change management, user acceptance testing (UAT), or finance systems adoption initiatives.