Finance Systems Architect

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. About the role We are looking for an Finance Systems Architect to build and scale our business planning ecosystem. This is a critical role at a hyper-growth, pre-IPO software company. You will partner with leaders across the company to translate complex business challenges into elegant, scalable, and high-performing models. You will build the "central nervous system" for all business planning and forecasting, guiding us on our mission to accelerate the world’s adoption of safe, autonomous machines. At Applied Intuition, you will: Design, build, and deploy robust, multi-dimensional planning models in Pigment for core processes including long-range planning, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, headcount planning, sales capacity, and territory & quota planning Serve as the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for the Pigment platform, defining and implementing best practices for model building, data architecture, and performance optimization Design, build, and manage a robust data integration strategy. Own the data flows and connections between Pigment and our source systems (e.g., ERP/NetSuite, CRM/Salesforce, HRIS/Workday) to ensure data integrity and full automation Own the end-to-end development lifecycle—from design, prototyping, and build to testing (UAT), deployment, and iteration—with a "move fast, move safe" mindset Work directly with business stakeholders to gather technical requirements, translate logic into model design, and build insightful reports and dashboards; you will be the key resource for training and enabling users to be self-sufficient Be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and performance of all models, ensuring the platform scales with the company's hyper-growth We're looking for someone who has: 3-5 years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, multi-dimensional models in an EPM platform like Pigment or Anaplan Bachelor, MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, or engineering A "builder" mentality and has proven success architecting and implementing core EPM functions (FP&A, Sales Planning, etc.) from the ground up Deep technical expertise in data integration, including working with APIs and ETL tools to connect EPM platforms to source systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS) Exceptional problem-solving and modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex business logic into efficient, scalable, and maintainable model architecture The ability to communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences and collaborating effectively with senior business leaders The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environment and holds a true "owner's mentality" with the ability to take on a high degree of responsibility Nice to have: Direct, hands-on experience building complex models in Pigment Hold a "Certified Anaplan Solution Architect" or "Master Anaplanner" certification Specific domain experience in building models for enterprise SaaS, Sales Operations (Quota/Territory), or multinational financial consolidation Strong data skills (e.g., SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau) Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. A