[Remote] Anaplan Systems Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Paylocity is seeking an Anaplan Systems Analyst for its FP&A Finance Systems team. The role builds and maintains Anaplan models for financial planning and reporting, translating Finance requirements into scalable solutions and supporting integrations, testing, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Anaplan models across financial planning use cases including revenue, expense, headcount, and ASC 606 amortization
• Partner directly with FP&A teams to gather requirements, understand planning workflows, and deliver solutions that fit how Finance works
• Translate business requirements into well-structured Anaplan modules, line items, lists, and formulas
• Work with the Senior Architect to implement model design best practices including time dimensions, version structures, and calculation hierarchies
• Support integrations between Anaplan and Source systems including NetSuite, ensuring data flows accurately into and out of the model
• Troubleshoot formula errors, performance issues, and unexpected model behavior
• Manage model changes through Dev, QA, and production environments
• Support UAT with Finance stakeholders — help them understand what to test and why
• Document model logic, change history, and build decisions clearly for stakeholder and team reference
• Support onboarding of new versions and scenarios, including version property management and configuration
• Update and audit User Access permissions for end users
• Perform data auditing and validation with source systems

Skills

• 2-4+ years of hands-on Anaplan model building experience with Anaplan Model Builder certification (L1, L2)
• Experience working directly with FP&A teams or a background in FP&A — you understand how Finance teams plan, forecast, and report
• Bachelor degree required
• Proficiency in Anaplan formula writing including LOOKUP, OFFSET, RANKBY, conditional logic, and time-based calculations
• Strong understanding of Anaplan model architecture — lists, modules, time dimensions, versions, and hierarchy structures
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems, particularly as a data source for Anaplan models
• Ability to read and extend existing model logic without breaking downstream dependencies
• Strong communicator — comfortable working directly with Finance and non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to testing and validation
• Experience with ASC 606 or similar revenue/cost capitalization and amortization models
• Hands-on FP&A experience — financial modeling, variance analysis, or close processes
• Experience building or maintaining integrations with Anaplan
• Experience at a SaaS or subscription company

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• A 401(k) match
• Perks that support you, your family, and your finances
• Career development
• Fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements; work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance
• Eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance

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