Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The posting, as Appian wrote it

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Own the annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis process for operational departments while translating financial data into actionable strategies that fuel Appian's growth in AI-Powered Process Automation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The FP&A team serves as the strategic financial partner to Appian's operational business units, driving financial discipline and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure resource allocation aligns with corporate objectives as Appian scales its Enterprise-Grade Orchestration platform. This team plays a critical role in shaping investment priorities and ensuring sustainable growth in a dynamic, high-growth SaaS environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Appian is at an inflection point as we accelerate our AI-Powered Process Automation offerings and expand market share in enterprise digital transformation. This role exists to bring rigor and insight to operational planning, ensuring every dollar invested drives measurable business impact. You will have direct influence on strategic initiatives, working alongside executive leadership to optimize performance and scale operations intelligently.

This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. 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. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles for operational departments, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and alignment with corporate growth targets.
• Execute comprehensive variance analysis and deliver actionable insights to business leaders, identifying cost drivers, performance trends, and opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Partner with department heads to develop headcount planning models, operating expense forecasts, and ROI analyses for innovation initiatives and strategic investments.
• Architect financial models that support scenario planning and strategic decision-making, enabling leadership to evaluate trade-offs and optimize resource allocation.
• Drive financial discipline across operational teams by establishing KPIs, tracking performance metrics, and translating complex financial data into clear

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elopment opportunities.

• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups . These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com .

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