Director Anaplan

Lawrence Harvey

$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on Anaplan experience
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science/Analytics, Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, or Risk Management/Insurance preferred
  • Proven strategic leadership in FP&A with a strong Anaplan foundation
  • Experience driving business growth via financial transformation solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of financial performance management frameworks
  • Direct the analysis of financial data to create KPIs and metrics for operational efficiency
  • Design and execute budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes aligned with client objectives
  • Oversee the integration of financial management software in client projects
  • Advise executive clients on cost reduction and financial forecasting strategies
  • Identify and drive process optimization and performance improvement initiatives
  • Present complex financial data visually to executive audiences
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams, developing future leaders
  • Manage executive-level client relationships and spearhead business development
  • Deliver innovative, technology-driven solutions for FP&A engagements

Benefits

  • Leadership opportunities in a high-impact role
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Chance to mentor and shape future leaders
  • Engage with executive clients in strategic financial initiatives
  • Opportunity to drive innovative technology solutions in finance
  • Frequent travel that promotes diverse experience and networking
Full Job Description
Finance Transformation - FP&A Technology (Anaplan), Director

This is a senior leadership position responsible for setting strategic direction across client engagements, shaping how finance organizations use Anaplan to improve financial performance and decision-making. You will operate at the executive level, driving both client outcomes and business development for the practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead development and implementation of financial performance management frameworks
  • Direct analysis of financial data to build KPIs and performance metrics that drive operational efficiency
  • Design and execute budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes aligned to client strategic objectives
  • Oversee integration of financial management software across client engagements
  • Advise clients at the executive level on cost reduction and financial forecasting strategy
  • Identify and lead process optimization and performance improvement initiatives
  • Present complex financial data through data visualization tools for executive audiences
  • Build and lead high-performing teams, mentoring senior staff and future practice leaders
  • Own executive-level client relationships and drive business development within the practice
  • Bring innovative, technology-forward solutions to FP&A engagements

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on Anaplan experience

Differentiators
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science/Analytics, Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, or Risk Management/Insurance
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership in FP&A, with Anaplan as core technical foundation
  • Track record driving business growth through financial transformation solutions
  • Strong executive client relationship management and team mentoring experience
  • Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable, technology-enabled outcomes

Travel: Up to 60%

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