Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job overview

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis role is onsite in McLean, VA, with compensation not specified in the listing’s structured pay information. The position is based at Appian’s headquarters, where the FP&A team partners with operational business units and supports resource allocation and data-driven decisions. The manager leads planning and analysis for operational departments, translating financial results into recommendations that guide investment and operating decisions. The role helps strengthen financial discipline and align resources with corporate objectives as Appian grows its AI-powered process automation business.

What you'll do

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for operational departments
• conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights
• partner with department heads on headcount plans, operating expense forecasts, and ROI analyses
• build financial models for scenario planning and strategic decisions
• establish KPIs and track performance
• translate financial data into business narratives
• collaborate with senior finance leadership to refine FP&A methods and practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

financial planning & analysis

fp&a manager

budgeting

forecasting

variance analysis

financial modeling

operational finance

saas

mclean va

appian corporation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, HSA contributions, referral bonus, learning and development resources, and possible equity awards.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, five or more years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience, advanced Excel financial modeling, and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting. The posting separately states a base salary range of $100,000–$200,000 per year.

About the employer

Appian Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Software Publishers. Sector: 51.