Director, Strategic Finance
Director, Strategic Finance
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Here at Appian our core values of Respect Work to Impact Ambition and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we 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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Strategic Finance to join our growing finance this pivotal role you will sit at the intersection of FP&A Sales and Investor Relations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of SaaS business models extensive experience with various pricing strategies and a strong background in financial modeling. This leader will be responsible for leading the development and measurement of all revenue metrics providing actionable insights that guide our go-to-market and product strategies. This position requires someone who can translate financial data into actionable business strategies and thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
In this role you will:
Own Appians revenue modeling and its future evolution as the company incorporates changes to enterprise software pricing.
Lead the definition development tracking and reporting of all critical SaaS revenue metrics including but not limited to ARR NRR churn and sales cycle length. Ensure accuracy consistency and actionable insights from these metrics.
Analyze the financial impact of various SaaS pricing models (e.g. per-user consumption-based tiered feature-based) and recommend optimal strategies to maximize revenue and profitability. Partner with product and sales teams on pricing adjustments and new product monetization.
Partner with the sales and legal teams on complex enterprise deals evaluating pricing structures commercial terms and their impact on profitability and revenue recognition.
Collaborate with the entire FP&A team on creating and maintaining the consolidated company financial model.
Develop and maintain scalable processes to enhance visibility into financial forecasts and performance collaborating with teams across the business to maximize predictability.
Drive special projects and conduct ad-hoc analyses to support decision making including new products marketing program spend and other growth initiatives
Prepare presentations and analysis for senior Finance leadership and Appians executive team.
Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.
Qualifications:
10 years of progressive experience in FP&A strategic finance or investment banking experience in a leadership or senior individual contributor role.
Proven expertise and hands-on experience with multiple SaaS pricing models and their financial implications.
Deep understanding of SaaS business models key metrics and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606).
Excellent analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional modeling and analytical skills with fluency in planning tools like Excel Anaplan Power BI and Tableau
High comfort level operating in dynamic ambiguous environments with a bias toward execution and results
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Accounting or related discipline; MBA or CFA strongly preferred
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About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered 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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