Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation President Eileen McAnneny plans to step down from her post at the end of this year.

McAnneny in 2015 became the first woman to lead the business-backed organization. An influential player on Beacon Hill, MTF is closely watched by policymakers for its economic analysis, and is one of the groups that state budget-writers rely on for projections about future revenues and fiscal conditions.

McAnneny said in a statement that she is “excited to consider new opportunities for myself knowing that MTF is well-positioned for ongoing success and that periodic changes in leadership are important for the health of an organization.”