Finance Systems, Senior Business Systems Analyst - Finance & Strategy

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our Finance Systems team at Anthropic. In this role, you will be responsible for the hands-on administration, optimization, and support of our financial planning and analysis systems. You'll work closely with Finance & Accounting stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, maintain data integrity, and drive continuous improvements to our financial systems infrastructure.

As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you'll be a key technical contributor who bridges the gap between our finance teams and our technology platforms. You'll manage day-to-day system operations, support critical financial processes, and help build scalable solutions that enable efficient financial planning, forecasting, and reporting as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities:

Systems Administration and Support

• Serve as a primary administrator for our financial planning platform (Pigment), maintaining system health and optimal performance
• Manage user access, security settings, and system configurations to ensure appropriate controls and data governance
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end-users, resolving issues and answering system-related questions
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization

System Development and Enhancement

• Design, build, and maintain models and workflows within Pigment to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Develop and maintain integrations between Pigment and other enterprise systems (e.g., Workday Financials, Salesforce CRM, etc.)
• Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including model design specifications, process flows, user guides, and SOPs
• Build custom reports, dashboards, and visualizations to meet stakeholder needs

Business Partnership and Process Improvement

• Partner with Finance & Strategy, Accounting, and other Finance teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes by ensuring timely and accurate data flows
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and enhance data quality
• Participate in testing and validation of system changes, ensuring accuracy and reliability
• Assist with training and onboarding of new system users

Data Management and Quality

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems
• Develop and maintain data validation rules and quality checks
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies and work with relevant teams to resolve issues
• Support data migration and transformation activities as needed

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 8+ years of experience in business systems analysis, with a focus on financial planning and analysis systems
• Have hands-on experience administering and developing solutions in enterprise planning platforms (e.g., Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar EPM tools)
• Possess strong technical skills including advanced Excel/Google Sheets, SQL, and data modeling
• Have demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and system designs
• Are proficient in creating and maintaining system integrations and data pipelines
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Are a clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Can work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fas