Overview
A North America-based organization is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Manager to join their FP&A team. This role involves full ownership of the enterprise performance management (EPM) platform, acting as the primary liaison between Finance, Data Office, IT, and other business systems related to financial planning infrastructure. The successful candidate will be the technical owner of the planning system Pigment, responsible for its architecture, integrations, and ongoing development.
Responsibilities
- Own the Pigment platform end-to-end, including data models, calculation logic, dimensional structure, security and access design, version control, and release management.
- Make architectural decisions that shape the financial planning processes for the organization.
- Collaborate with the Data Office on upstream data quality, source system integrations, and dimensional standards across ERP, EPM, and BI systems.
- Ensure data integrity and manage data flows between BigQuery, NetSuite, Workday, Salesforce, Looker, and Pigment.
- Define technical standards and best practices for the Pigment environment, including robust modeling guidelines and scalable patterns.
- Develop comprehensive documentation and training programs to enhance FP&A team proficiency.
- Work closely with FP&A leadership and senior finance and data partners to translate business requirements into technical platform solutions.
- Influence the long-term roadmap and methodology for financial planning systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Extensive hands-on experience with EPM platforms, with deep ownership of at least one such as Pigment, Anaplan, or Adaptive Planning.
- Proven track record of leading or anchoring an EPM implementation through go-live.
- Strong expertise in EPM data modeling, including dimensional design, calculation logic, allocations, security architecture, and integrations.
- Solid understanding of finance source systems and data flows across ERP, data warehouses, and BI tools.
- Direct experience with BigQuery, NetSuite, Workday, Salesforce, or Looker is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in SQL for diagnosing upstream data issues; Python or scripting experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SOX compliance and its impact on financial systems, access reviews, and change management.
- Familiarity with AI tools such as large language models, copilots, and automation tools integrated into workflows.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, internal IT, and Data Office teams to make complex technical decisions.
- Strong written communication skills for creating clear specifications, requirements, and technical documentation.
- Ability to explain technical tradeoffs to senior finance leaders in accessible language.
- Experience working cross-functionally across Data, Accounting, IT, and business teams.
- Structural thinking with the ability to balance quick solutions and proper design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of SaaS and payments business mechanics.
- Pigment Certified Modeler certification or equivalent platform credential.
- Experience in a public company finance environment.
- Experience supporting end-to-end system migrations.
- FP&A background with experience building or supporting revenue models, expense forecasts, headcount plans, or unit economics frameworks.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $140,000 - $180,000 USD, depending on candidate location within the United States.
- Eligibility for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.
- Benefits include medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off.
- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
- Equity options.
- Training opportunities for skill and career growth.
- Health and wellness credits.
- Volunteer time off.
- Employee interest groups, social committees, and sponsored sports teams.
- Computer purchase program for personal MacBook.
- Enhanced parental leave.
Location
This position is based in North America and candidates must be eligible to work in the United States to receive the stated salary range. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based on agreed hours.
Additional Information
The organization is committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted unless there is a prior written agreement.
Candidates interested in this role should consider mutual fit to ensure a rewarding and impactful career opportunity.