Senior Finance Analyst

About the role

Anaplan is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join their growing team in Singapore, Singapore. This position plays a central role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities that inform strategic decision-making across the organization. The Senior Finance Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders and finance leadership to interpret complex financial data and deliver actionable recommendations that drive measurable outcomes. Candidates should bring strong quantitative skills, a solid foundation in financial modeling, and a genuine interest in leveraging data to improve business performance. The analyst will contribute to an environment where accuracy, integrity, and intellectual curiosity are valued, and will have the opportunity to influence financial strategy and support the broader Anaplan mission in the Asia-Pacific region.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Support the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, detailed forecasts, and annual budgets for senior leadership review and discussion.
• Analyze financial performance data and historical trends to identify meaningful variances, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to gather inputs, assumptions, and commentary for planning cycles and business reviews.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models that accurately capture key business drivers, market assumptions, and scenario analyses.
• Present financial analysis findings and strategic insights to management through well-structured reports, presentations, and visual dashboards.
• Evaluate new business initiatives and capital projects from a financial perspective, including cost-benefit and return-on-investment assessments.
• Monitor and track key financial and operational performance indicators on a regular basis to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement and standardization of financial reporting processes, templates, and best practices across the finance team.
• Partner with operations, sales, and marketing teams to understand revenue dynamics, cost structures, and profitability drivers in detail.
• Undertake ad hoc analytical studies and special projects as directed by finance leadership to support timely decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline with a track record of delivering high-quality financial analysis.
• Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis techniques applied to real-world business scenarios and planning processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with the capacity to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field is typically required for this position.
• Familiarity with enterprise planning tools, financial systems, or corporate performance management platforms is considered a meaningful advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight timelines.
• A proactive and self-motivated mindset with the initiative to identify problems and propose practical, data-informed solutions independently.

Nice to have

• Exposure to corporate performance management or enterprise planning platforms such as Anaplan or similar cloud-based enterprise planning solutions.
• Experience working within a multinational or geographically distributed organization with colleagues across multiple time zones and regions.
• Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements, financial controls, or compliance frameworks relevant to the finance function.
• Background in business intelligence, data visualization, or analytics tools that support financial reporting and decision-making.

Skills & tools

• Financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques applied in corporate or business finance settings.
• Variance analysis, budget-to-actual reconciliation, and management reporting preparation on a recurring basis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data manipulation.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, financial planning software, or cloud-based planning platforms.
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities using business intelligence or visualization tools.
• Storytelling with data and the ability to translate analytical findings into clear, persuasive narratives.

Practical notes

• This role is based in the Singapore office and requires regular on-site attendance during standard business hours each week.
• Candidates should expect to work within normal business schedules, with additional hours during month-end, quarter-end, or financial reporting periods.
• The interview process may involve multiple rounds, including conversations with finance team members and senior business stakeholders who will assess fit.
• At this time, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for this position have not been confirmed by the employer or listed in the current job posting.