Anaplan Solution Architect

Description

Drive complex FP&A projects by leading high performing teams, running senior client meetings and workshops, assessing engagement risks and driving conclusions for our clients
Work with colleagues or counterparts in client organisations to understand data requirements and associated calculation logic, and translate data and calculation requirements into model designs
Develop models on Anaplan platforms including prototype builds, product releases, testing and business integration
Lead development of dashboards, visualisation and analytical solutions
Drive training, knowledge transfer and support post go-live
Contribute to an environment that encourages Finance innovation and lead new and improved ways of working, delivery models and / or technological advancements
Become responsible for financial and contractual management of client engagements, including managing margins, scope and statements of work
Provide quality assurance and monitor risks, manage assignment teams and third parties, liaise with service line teams and functional specialists.
Develop strong internal networks, build client relationships and manage and drive growth of accounts
Drive business development activities and the identification of opportunities, supporting proposals and bid teams and managing development and delivery of high-quality proposals.
Augment the capability of the practice by sharing knowledge and experience, as well as demonstrating great depth of specialism, development of solutions, engagement tools, and accelerators
Train, coach, and supervise our junior staff for client delivery and business development.
Monitoring staff availability, chargeability and supporting the development of less utilized staff
Contribute to your development and the teams’ technical skills by demonstrating inclusive behaviours and establishing a culture of highest performing teams
Keep up to date with industry news and developments to support business development opportunities and solutions

Responsibilities

• 5+ years in Anaplan (although if Certified Solution Architect, will consider even if this number of years is not satisfied)
• Strong experience of leading multi-dimensional model development on the Anaplan platform, including configuration of existing models, incorporating new functionality and optimising modeling solutions.
• Experienced in operating as the solution architectural lead for large-scale planning solutions.
• High proficiency to understand and interrogate complex business data requirements and build feeds and analytical models that will deliver the relevant insights.
• Strong analytical background with high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of supply chain, financial, or sales planning areas
• Ability to apply understanding of sales, supply chain, financial planning principle within data integration, analysis and solution development
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, software, and methodologies.
• Experienced in leading teams through uncertainty and ambiguity in a project environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to flex style to build rapport with team members and clients Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner