About the Role
Lyft is seeking a Staff-level Anaplan Solution Architect to be the senior technical authority within the Anaplan Center of Excellence (CoE) in Finance Technology. This role is responsible for the architecture, design, and performance of complex Anaplan models, driving the evolution of financial planning systems. You will act as the deepest technical expert, setting architectural direction, improving model quality, and mentoring others with autonomy.
Responsibilities
- Drive architectural design for all models and integrations, including Polaris-based models, IFP, and the Financial Consolidation App.
- Independently identify problems and develop solutions for complex Anaplan rebuilds and enhancements.
- Define and evolve model architecture standards, performance tuning practices, and scalability patterns.
- Serve as the technical leader for large, complex model builds from concept through execution.
- Conduct architecture reviews and technical system audits for compliance with governance standards.
- Oversee cyclical FP&A operations from a technical design and reliability perspective.
- Coordinate design, development, and testing for complex model changes.
- Act as a core technical partner for FP&A, Accounting, and other business stakeholders.
- Translate ambiguous business problems into technical requirements and implementation plans.
- Foster relationships with Anaplan and adjacent system vendors.
- Identify optimization and efficiency opportunities within Anaplan applications and processes.
- Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to other Anaplan model builders.
- Support the team's transition to an FTE-led internal capability by establishing best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to propose and implement solutions.
- Uphold strict and consistent standards of process and model documentation.
Requirements
- 8+ years of overall experience in financial systems or IT systems, including significant hands-on Anaplan model-building experience.
- Anaplan Solution Architect certification is mandatory.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex Anaplan model architecture, performance tuning, and scalability.
- Deep understanding of FP&A concepts and processes.
- Experience employing agile methodology in development.
- Proven ability to independently drive complex technical initiatives from idea to execution with minimal oversight.
Skills
- Anaplan platform expertise
- Anaplan model architecture
- Performance tuning
- Scalability patterns
- Agile methodology
- Communication
- Stakeholder partnership
- Relationship building
Location
- San Francisco area
Work Type
- Hybrid
- In-office (3 days/week)
- Remote (up to 4 weeks/year)
Experience Level
- Staff-level
- 8+ years overall experience
- Significant hands-on Anaplan model-building experience
Education Level
- Anaplan Solution Architect certification (mandatory)
- Master Anaplanner certification (highly preferred)
- Background in accounting or finance (CPA is a plus)
Salary/Compensations
- $165,000 - $206,250
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Discretionary paid time off (salaried)
- 15 days paid time off (hourly)
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits
- Complimentary Lyft Pink membership
About the Company
- Lyft's purpose is to serve and connect.
- Cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
