Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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.

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.

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 ​h​eadquarters 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.

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