Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan)
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Databricks is hiring a Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan). This is a full-time role in San Francisco, California. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
GAQ227R243
While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.
Databricks is seeking a Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan) to lead and evolve our FP&A Anaplan function. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate FP&A, this role will be responsible for enabling the broader FP&A organization through strategic ownership and optimization of the Anaplan platform. You will lead a team of three experienced Anaplan professionals, define and execute a forward-looking systems strategy, and partner closely with the Finance Data & Strategy team to unlock the full potential of Anaplan in conjunction with the Databricks platform.
The impact you will have:
- Provide end to end ownership of the Anaplan platform, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with business needs
- Partner across FP&A to define system roadmaps and lead the successful delivery of key initiatives
- Collaborate with the Sales Operations Anaplan team to ensure alignment and consistency across FP&A and Sales Operations models
- Identify and implement opportunities to standardize processes, improve efficiency, and increase automation within Anaplan
- Work closely with the Finance Data & Strategy team to develop and execute a strategy for integrating Anaplan with the Databricks platform, enabling next generation analytics
- Partner with Finance stakeholders and system integrators to ensure business continuity and system stability during ERP implementation
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, including IT and Security, to ensure compliance with internal controls, security standards, and access governance
- Lead, coach, and develop a high performing team of Anaplan professionals
What we look for:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or Management Information Systems
- 10+ years of experience in Finance / Financial Systems roles, preferably Anaplan
- Anaplan Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Master Anaplanner, a plus
- Experience defining systems strategy; developing business and technical requirements; designing and prototyping; testing; training; deployment; and support procedures for Anaplan
- Functional experience with core finance processes (planning, budgeting, forecasting, costing)
- Experience assessing and supporting finance system implementations
- Strong people leadership skills, including experience coaching and developing high performing teams
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems independently
- Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
About Databricks
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Benefits
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Compliance
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan) position at Databricks?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Databricks. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan) position at Databricks located?
This position is based in San Francisco, California. Databricks has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan) at Databricks earn?
Databricks has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Director, Financial Systems (Anaplan) role at Databricks posted?
This role was posted on April 9, 2026 (59 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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