Anthropic · 2 days ago
Finance Systems, Finance & Strategy Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$265K/yr - $315K/yr
10+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. They are seeking an experienced FP&A Systems Lead to optimize their Enterprise Performance Management platform and enhance financial planning, modeling, and reporting capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary administrator for our EPM platform (Pigment), ensuring optimal functionality, performance, and reliability
Design, develop, and maintain EPM models to support comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
Project manage EPM integrations with other enterprise systems including NetSuite, Workday, and additional data sources
Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including model design specifications, user guides, and training materials
Oversee system architecture, hierarchy, security, and metadata management to align with evolving business requirements
Stay current on the latest EPM platform features and functionality, evaluating and implementing enhancements that drive business value
Optimize the EPM platform to implement comprehensive scenario planning capabilities that support strategic decision-making
Design and implement advanced predictive planning models that improve forecast accuracy and business insight
Develop scalable financial planning and reporting tools to enable best-in-class budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Implement and optimize sophisticated financial models for P&L and cash flow management, enhancing predictability and strategic insight
Create flexible modeling frameworks that can adapt to changing business needs and support rapid organizational growth
Partner closely with the Finance BI and Analytics team to develop and execute finance data strategies and reporting frameworks
Drive development and maintenance of sophisticated financial reports, dashboards, and scorecards that provide actionable insights
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of recurring financial reporting outputs
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations, enhance data quality, and improve reporting efficiency
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial systems processes and data management
Serve as a thought leader, driving system enhancements and process improvements grounded in industry best practices
Work with cross-functional teams to improve data consistency and establish robust data governance practices
Analyze stakeholder feedback and business requirements to design scalable solutions with repeatable implementation playbooks
Lead systems implementation and change management efforts, ensuring successful adoption across the organization
Drive alignment and buy-in across Finance teams through effective cross-functional coordination and resource planning
Provide ongoing user support and training for finance team members and stakeholders in using EPM systems effectively
Act as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving system and process issues
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members and system users
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in financial systems administration and development, with deep expertise in EPM platforms
Proficient in EPM system administration, with hands-on experience in platforms such as Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar tools
Demonstrated experience with financial data integrations across multiple enterprise systems (ERP, HCM, CRM)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
Proven experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning processes
Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading system implementations and change management initiatives
Skilled in data visualization and reporting tools (HEX, Looker, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms)
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Enthusiasm for process improvement and innovation, with experience identifying and implementing operational enhancement
Passionate about leveraging technology to drive financial insight and strategic decision-making
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex technical and business challenges
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and system reliability
Excited about the opportunity to build and optimize financial systems that support cutting-edge AI research and development
Care about ensuring that transformative AI systems are developed safely and responsibly
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience building and leading FP&A systems teams in high-growth technology environments
Advanced knowledge of financial planning and analysis best practices in the AI/technology sector
Experience with cloud-based financial systems and modern data architecture approaches
Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other data manipulation and analysis tools
Professional certification in relevant EPM platforms or financial systems
Experience supporting rapid organizational scaling and complex business model evolution
Background in working with finance leadership teams on strategic planning and decision support
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
CEO & Co-Founder
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
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