Overview
Finance Systems Engineer role at Anthropic .
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We are seeking a Senior Finance Systems Engineer to join our Finance Systems team. You will manage the NetSuite financial ERP and its interactions with other platforms, ensuring health, configuration, and change management processes to support our growing global business. You will drive customizations and integrations into the ERP system, collaborating closely with Data Infrastructure, Business Technology, and Engineering teams to implement innovative technology solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of complex problems, working with engineers and stakeholders to architect and implement solutions that propel Anthropic towards its mission of creating safe and beneficial AI systems.
Responsibilities
- NetSuite ERP Management: Own day-to-day operations, health monitoring, configuration, and change management for our NetSuite financial ERP and its interactions with other platforms
- Customizations & Integrations: Drive customizations and integrations into the ERP system, collaborating with Data Infrastructure, Business Technology, and Engineering teams
- Complex Problem Ownership: Take ownership of complex technical problems and architect solutions with stakeholders
- Integration Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and improve integrations between NetSuite and subledger systems to ensure data completeness, timeliness, and integrity
- Requirements & Solution Design: Gather requirements with stakeholders, design solutions, and implement new features and customizations to streamline processes
- User Experience Optimization: Understand user needs, implement enhancements, and resolve issues to optimize user experience
- System Upgrades & Releases: Manage upgrades and releases to minimize disruption while maintaining stability and performance
- Process Automation: Identify opportunities to automate manual finance processes through system integration, configuration, and AI technologies
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for reliability and efficiency
- Documentation & Training: Create technical documentation and provide training on system functionality and best practices
- Security & Compliance: Ensure appropriate security controls and regulatory compliance for finance systems
- Innovation & Strategy: Stay current with finance technology trends and recommend innovative solutions
Qualifications
- 8+ years in finance systems engineering, ERP administration, or related technical roles
- Deep expertise with NetSuite ERP, including configuration, customization, and integration
- Strong experience with system integration, ETL processes (Airflow, DBT), and data management in finance environments
- Technical expertise in Python scripting, RESTful API development, and iPaaS platforms for financial systems automation
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex ERP-subledger integrations
- Experience working with cross-functional technical teams (Data Infrastructure, Business Technology, Engineering)
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Experience with financial processes including close, reporting, budgeting, and compliance workflows
- Strong communication skills and collaboration with technical and business stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving requirements
- Ownership mindset and collaborative approach to solving complex problems
Strong candidates may also have
- Experience with modern cloud-based finance platforms and SaaS integrations
- Experience with other SaaS ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Workday)
- Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and how they translate to system requirements
- Experience with BI tools and financial data visualization
- Background in software development or systems engineering outside of finance
- Infrastructure as code and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in finance
- Understanding of startup financial operations and scaling challenges
- Experience with FP&A systems and processes
- Knowledge of procurement, expense management, and revenue recognition systems
- Experience in technology companies or other high-growth environments
Education & Logistics
Education requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Location-based hybrid policy: Staff are expected to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time unless otherwise specified.
Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas where possible. If we make you an offer, we will make reasonable efforts to obtain a visa with support from an immigration lawyer.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and the potential to contribute to our mission of building safe, beneficial AI.
Guidance on Candidates' AI Usage: Learn about our policy for using AI in our application process.
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