Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

Finance Applications

Updated on 1/15/2025

Anaplan

Anaplan

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based business planning and performance management platform

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in product management and application development, focusing on finance-related software solutions. Ideally, Anaplan platform experience.
  • Strong understanding of financial modeling and planning processes, methodologies, and systems with domain expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate defining and managing the Anaplan platform and application vision, strategy, and roadmap for Finance Applications targeting the office of the CFO.
  • Drive the delivery of Finance Applications incorporating the suite of Anaplan platform components (including model and UX building, user management, data integration, reporting, PlanIQ, etc.) by gathering and prioritizing application requirements from internal/external SMEs and customers.
  • Documenting and managing the application design, resourcing, work plan, and critical paths, from approval to delivery; Ensuring adherence to best practices, application building standards, and project timelines.
  • Collaborate with Anaplan QA Teams to develop test plans, automate testing processes, and identify and resolve defects.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of Finance Applications.
  • Partner with Anaplan’s Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and GTM Enablement Teams to ensure seamless integration of Finance Applications into Anaplan’s GTM motion by supporting the creation of compelling conceptual demos and all supporting content, including training, guides, and playbooks to empower partners and internal teams.
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for Finance Applications, including user guides, release notes, and technical specifications.
  • Presenting content on application positioning and demonstration, enabling ecosystem enablement by developing scalable knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Define and execute a strategy to lower the barrier to entry and reduce customer time to value via application implementation, empowering expansion to other applications and through intuitive modeling leveraging the Anaplan platform.
  • Provide Application Development leadership, including functional and technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in application development processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Collaborating with Anaplan’s engineering & platform product teams and other Applications Teams on roadmap product enhancements to aid in developing native finance-specific functionality.

Anaplan provides a cloud-based platform for business planning and performance management, allowing organizations to connect data, people, and plans. Its tools help users model scenarios, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations, enhancing collaboration and decision-making. The company operates on a subscription model, offering features like data integration and advanced analytics, while also generating revenue through professional services. Anaplan's goal is to continuously improve its platform to support businesses in making informed decisions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$291.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud-based financial planning boosts Anaplan's market potential.
  • Partnership with NetApp enhances AI-driven analytics capabilities for business planning.
  • Acquisition of Fluence Technologies expands offerings in financial consolidation and reporting.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership changes may disrupt company culture and strategic alignment.
  • Integration challenges from Fluence acquisition could affect operational efficiency.
  • Reliance on NetApp for data storage creates potential dependency risks.

What makes Anaplan unique

  • Anaplan offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform for connected business planning.
  • The platform supports real-time collaboration across various business functions and industries.
  • Anaplan's subscription model provides scalable solutions with continuous updates and new features.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Maternity & Paternity Leave, Unlimited PTO, Gym Discount, Sick Time

Financial & Retirement - 401k 50% match on the first 3% of base salary, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Roth 401k

Home - Bereavement Leave, Fertility Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Relocation Bonus, Remote Work