Financial Analyst (2025 Grads)
Financial Analyst (2025 Grads)
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Job Description
Here at Appian our core values of Respect Work to Impact Ambition and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers we go beyond completion in our work we strive for excellence with intensity and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team thats dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
As a Financial Analyst at Appian you will support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in the review and processing of Appian customer contracts along with the production of financial and operational reports and key metrics. This role will work closely with FP&A coworkers as well as colleagues in Sales Customer Success Legal and Accounting. This role demands someone who is extremely detail oriented and comfortable reading customer contracts to assess financial information. We are looking for someone with strong analytical problemsolving and organizational skills. This enthusiastic selfstarter should also have a willingness to learn and the ability to work independently.
This role is based at our headquarters in McLean Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of inperson 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Analysis: Gather clean and analyze large datasets related to sales and customer metrics.
Contract Analysis: Review customer software license agreements and consulting agreements for key financial information. Utilize that review to classify contract attributes and calculate software license contract values.
Financial Modeling: Build financial models to calculate annual contract values and total contract values as well as ad hoc requests from the leadership team.
Basic Qualifications:
Education: A degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
Experience: 02 years of general accounting contract analysis or financial related experience
Skills:
Advanced Excel skills including creating pivot tables and the ability to write formulas for lookups and other functions. Experience with Excel Power Query is especially beneficial.
Attention to detail and strong time management skills with the ability to multitask under time pressure while meeting timesensitive deadlines.
Ability to exercise discretion related to the reporting of Appians actual forecasted financial results and confidential information.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with peers and management.
Nice to Haves:
Knowledge of commercial and/or federal customer contracting and software licensing practices
Knowledge of Google GSuite of applications Salesforce Netsuite and/or Anaplan
Ability to support the testing and implementation of upgrades and enhancements of internallydeveloped financial systems used by the FP&A team
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through departmentspecific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the FirstFriend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employeeled affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AIPowered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN
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Employment Type
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