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The Finance Systems Analyst is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of Anaplan solutions. In partnership with the Commissions, FP&A, Accounting team, and external consultants, the analyst will design, develop, and implement solutions and new features within the Anaplan platform.
What you'll do:
- Manage the ongoing system maintenance of Anaplan, including maintenance or development of lists, modules, and dashboards, data flow and integrations.
- Work with various business teams and build Anaplan solutions as assigned
- Prepare and review documentation for current processes, model structures, and assumptions for Anaplan system.
- Identify gaps and opportunities for automation that will streamline workflows and processes
- Perform systems analysis work, root cause analysis, provide technical solutions and conduct requirements gathering and analysis following the Agile methodology
- Complete regular audit tasks as requested by internal and external auditors
- Collaborate with business users and provide broad support for user testing, data reconciliation, documentation and training
Who you are:
- Advanced MS Office skills required
- 1+ years of Anaplan experience desired
- Anaplan model builder certificate required
- BS in Business Analytics or related field
- Good understanding of Anaplan best practices and functionality desired
- Prior experiences with Commissions, Business Intelligence, and Forecast tools preferred
- Able to design develop modeling solutions without explicit direction
- Ability to write complex formulas in Excel or other business modeling technologies and troubleshoot complex data issues
- Ability to convert business requirements to Anaplan models with associated modules, lists, line items, and calculations as supported by multi-dimensional Anaplan platform
- Ability to critically evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile inconsistencies, break down high-level concepts into details, and distinguish user requests from underlying business needs.
- Familiarity with financial management systems and financial modeling; a good understanding of accounting principles, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Prior experiences working in a SCRUM or agile environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests
- Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Organized, focused, self-directed, and innovative
- Must demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills, along with a positive and can-do attitude #LI-LM2
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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