Anaplan Systems Architect

Dataiku

Anaplan architect owning sales compensation, headcount planning, and forecasting systems at Dataiku, the enterprise AI platform company. Modernizing FP&A through scalable architecture, governance, automation, and finance transformation.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $152,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Anaplan solutions, including model building, integration, and financial planning. Proven ability to lead finance transformation initiatives and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Anaplan Certified Model BuilderFinance Transformation LeadershipData Hub Integration ExperienceSales Compensation Structures KnowledgeStakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Anaplan Solutions ImplementationFinancial PlanningBudgetingForecastingModel Design and DevelopmentData ReconciliationProcess ImprovementAutomationRoot-Cause AnalysisASC 606 Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam BuildingMentoringProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WorkatoIntegration PlatformsAI-Enabled ToolingReporting ToolsFinance Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Anaplan Certified Model Builder Level 2Master Anaplanner

Industry Keywords

FP&ASales CompensationData IntegrityFinancial ReportingAgile Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategic roadmap and architecture for Anaplan across sales compensation, headcount planning, and forecasting modules
Serve as the senior escalation point for data integrity issues and lead root-cause investigations when Anaplan does not reconcile with source-of-truth systems
Manage external Anaplan consultants and implementation partners, including statements of work, proposals, timelines, and quality
Partner with Sales Finance, RevOps, Sales Compensation, and Accounting leadership to translate commission plans, ASC 606 accrual methodology, and organizational changes into scalable model designs
Drive FP&A finance transformation by modernizing planning, forecasting, and reporting processes
Lead process and controls improvements to detect data issues before payroll processing and month-end close
Present platform strategy and recommendations to finance leadership, including build-versus-buy, technical debt, and maintainability trade-offs
Advise FP&A leadership on finance technology and AI-enabled tooling
Build and mentor a team responsible for model builds, integrations, and support
Own platform governance, including user access, security, environment management, and documentation standards
Drive standardization and automation across reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience building and implementing Anaplan solutions
3+ years in a leadership or senior individual-contributor capacity managing scope and stakeholders directly
Anaplan Certified Model Builder, Level 2 or higher; Master Anaplanner preferred
Deep experience designing, developing, and maintaining Anaplan models for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and sales compensation
Strong Data Hub integration and design experience
Demonstrated experience leading finance transformation initiatives
Experience managing external consultants and implementation partners, including scoping and vetting proposals
Strong understanding of sales compensation structures, ASC 606 commission accounting, and FP&A forecasting concepts
Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex cross-system data reconciliation issues
Familiarity with system implementation methodologies: requirements gathering, design, build/test, and deployment
Agile experience is a plus
Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to translate technical model logic for non-technical audiences
Experience with Workato or similar integration/automation platforms is a plus
Ability to operate with high ownership in an ambiguous, evolving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock options
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
401k company match
Paid vacations and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Employer-paid disability coverage
Additional health and wellbeing perks and benefits
Eligible roles may receive commission or other variable compensation through Dataiku's incentive compensation program