Anaplan Systems Analyst

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. 

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

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Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements.  You must be available five days per week during designated work hours.  The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary. 

Position Overview

Paylocity is looking for an Anaplan Systems Analyst to join our FP&A Finance Systems team. In this role you will design, build, and maintain Anaplan models that support our financial planning and reporting processes. You will report directly to the Senior Anaplan Architect and work closely with FP&A and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, well-structured model solutions.

This is a hands-on builder role — you will spend most of your time in the model, owning modules end to end from requirements through testing and deployment. The ideal candidate brings both technical Anaplan depth and enough FP&A fluency to work productively with Finance teams and understand the business context behind what they are building.

Primary Responsibilities 

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Build and maintain Anaplan models across financial planning use cases including revenue, expense, headcount, and ASC 606 amortization
• Partner directly with FP&A teams to gather requirements, understand planning workflows, and deliver solutions that fit how Finance works
• Translate business requirements into well-structured Anaplan modules, line items, lists, and formulas
• Work with the Senior Architect to implement model design best practices including time dimensions, version structures, and calculation hierarchies
• Support integrations between Anaplan and Source systems including NetSuite, ensuring data flows accurately into and out of the model
• Troubleshoot formula errors, performance issues, and unexpected model behavior
• Manage model changes through Dev, QA, and production environments
• Support UAT with Finance stakeholders — help them understand what to test and why
• Document model logic, change history, and build decisions clearly for stakeholder and team reference
• Support onboarding of new versions and scenarios, including version property management and configuration
• Update and audit User Access permissions for end users
• Perform data auditing and validation with source systems

Education and Experience

• 2-4+ years of hands-on Anaplan model building experience with Anaplan Model Builder certification (L1, L2)
• Experience working directly with FP&A teams or a background in FP&A — you understand how Finance teams plan, forecast, and report
• Proficiency in Anaplan formula writing including LOOKUP, OFFSET, RANKBY, conditional logic, and time-based calculations
• Strong understanding of Anaplan model architecture — lists, modules, time dimensions, versions, and hierarchy structures
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems, particularly as a data source for Anaplan models
• Ability to read and extend existing model logic without breaking downstream dependencies
• Strong communicator — comfortable working directly with Finance and non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to testing and validation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods (typically 7–8 hours per day).
• Ability to use a computer, phone systems, and multiple software applications simultaneously.
• Ability to create, edit, and present digital materials and documentation.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with ASC 606 or similar revenue/cost capitalization and amortization models
• Hands-on FP&A experience — financial modeling, variance analysis, or close processes
• Experience building or maintaining integrations with Anaplan
• Experience at a SaaS or subscription company

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Senior Anaplan Architect and work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Finance Operations teams. You will also collaborate with IT and data teams on system integrations and data governance.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. 

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. 

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The pay range for this position is $63,200 - $120,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.

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