Finance Systems Architect
Applied Compute
Location
Sunnyvale
Employment Type
Full time
Department
Business Functions
About the role
We are looking for an Finance Systems Architect to build and scale our business planning ecosystem. This is a critical role at a hyper-growth, pre-IPO software company. You will partner with leaders across the company to translate complex business challenges into elegant, scalable, and high-performing models. You will build the "central nervous system" for all business planning and forecasting, guiding us on our mission to accelerate the world’s adoption of safe, autonomous machines.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
Design, build, and deploy robust, multi-dimensional planning models in Pigment for core processes including long-range planning, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, headcount planning, sales capacity, and territory & quota planning
Serve as the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for the Pigment platform, defining and implementing best practices for model building, data architecture, and performance optimization
Design, build, and manage a robust data integration strategy. Own the data flows and connections between Pigment and our source systems (e.g., ERP/NetSuite, CRM/Salesforce, HRIS/Workday) to ensure data integrity and full automation
Own the end-to-end development lifecycle—from design, prototyping, and build to testing (UAT), deployment, and iteration—with a "move fast, move safe" mindset
Work directly with business stakeholders to gather technical requirements, translate logic into model design, and build insightful reports and dashboards; you will be the key resource for training and enabling users to be self-sufficient
Be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and performance of all models, ensuring the platform scales with the company's hyper-growth
We're looking for someone who has:
3-5 years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, multi-dimensional models in an EPM platform like Pigment or Anaplan
Bachelor, MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, or engineering
A "builder" mentality and has proven success architecting and implementing core EPM functions (FP&A, Sales Planning, etc.) from the ground up
Deep technical expertise in data integration, including working with APIs and ETL tools to connect EPM platforms to source systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS)
Exceptional problem-solving and modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex business logic into efficient, scalable, and maintainable model architecture
The ability to communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences and collaborating effectively with senior business leaders
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environment and holds a true "owner's mentality" with the ability to take on a high degree of responsibility
Nice to have:
Direct, hands-on experience building complex models in Pigment
Hold a "Certified Anaplan Solution Architect" or "Master Anaplanner" certification
Specific domain experience in building models for enterprise SaaS, Sales Operations (Quota/Territory), or multinational financial consolidation
Strong data skills (e.g., SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau)
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $125,000 to $175,000 USD annually.