Anaplan Manager
San Francisco, CA
Operations - Business – Finance /
Full time /
Hybrid
Wanna Join the Adventure?
We are seeking an experienced Anaplan Expert to support and optimize our company’s forecasting and budgeting processes. This role will partner closely with FP&A stakeholders to design, build, and maintain scalable Anaplan models, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
A critical near-term priority is to transition from a cash-based forecasting methodology to GAAP-based forecasting by early next year. The Anaplan expert will play a key role in designing and implementing system functionality that supports GAAP forecasting, while ensuring continuity and accuracy in current cash forecasting practices. As a key player in our finance department, you will contribute to Loft's strategic initiatives in the space industry.
About This Role:
- Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to design, build, and optimize Anaplan models for budgeting, forecasting (cash and GAAP), and financial reporting.
- Lead the rollout of GAAP forecasting in Anaplan, ensuring alignment with Finance’s methodology shift and continuity with current cash forecasting.
- Develop and maintain automation routines and integrations with ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other systems to streamline planning processes and data flows.
- Manage stakeholder requirements, translate them into detailed implementation plans, and coordinate design, development, and testing activities.
- Troubleshoot issues, administer security and governance, and ensure model accuracy, scalability, and compliance with best practices.
- Provide training and support to FP&A users, driving adoption and effective use of Anaplan across the business.
- Continuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, automation, and business value from Anapla
Must Haves:
- 5- 10 years of proven experience as an Anaplan Model Builder / Solution Architect, with hands-on expertise in model design, build, and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of FP&A processes, including cash forecasting, GAAP forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with data integrations and automation between Anaplan and ERP (Netsuite) / BI tools.
- Anaplan Model Builder or Solution Architect certification strongly preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders in Finance and Operations.
- Experience working in the space & defence industry and / or in a start up environment is a plus
- ••Strong project management and documentation skills; experience working in an agile environment is a plus.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming
- benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
$140,000 - $190,000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $140,000- $190,000 per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.
Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.
At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 6 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
