Anaplan Model Builder

Anaplan Model Builder

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience administering Finance Systems or application development related to forecasting
• Certification in Anaplan and preferably a Master Anaplanner
• Relevant corporate finance experience exhibiting knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions and related processes
• Good understanding of Anaplan architecture, gathering business requirements, and writing business rules
• Experience with Anaplan modules – building, linking, and applying appropriate dimensionality
• Understanding of sparsity within Anaplan and modifying lists/subsets to achieve optimal sparsity
• Anaplan dashboard experience – designing in new UX in ways that will help drive a user-friendly experience
• Proven development knowledge of working with Anaplan and best practices in developing models
• Technical experience writing SQL queries and ETL/scheduling tools
• Understand upstream business systems and how they fit into Finance processes, working closely with cross cross-functional team to identify process gaps, develop, implement, and maintain controls
• Experience developing or supporting Finance models on GL Reporting, Driver-Based Forecasting, Scenario Planning, Profitability, Workforce management, and Supply Chain is an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and deliver process improvement appropriately and effectively
• Proactive, well-organized, and delivery-focused with a process improvement mindset (LEAN experience is an advantage)
• Ability to effectively work under pressure, including managing multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders, and willing to help others out when needed
• Open and flexible, including ways of working and across different time zones

Responsibilities

• Develops data applications, including operational reports, dashboards, scorecards, and automation of reports
• Analyses data to ensure correct output, troubleshoots issues, and performs data integrity testing
• Responsible for maturing the Anaplan COE and establishing governance and end-to-end solution architecture across the Anaplan platform
• Independently provide system solutions to Anaplan issues and enhancements; act as an escalation point to the FAST support/operations team for complex issues
• Manage Data Integrations and Data HUB – Partner with extended IT teams like integration, Data Warehouse
• Transform and implement multi-dimensional structures to support business processes
• Provides technical direction in the implementation of large-scale Anaplan projects
• Anticipates implementation obstacles. Develops specifications and designs processes that leverage systems
• Participates in data analysis and design using development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies
• Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or the reuse of existing code
• Leverage deep understanding of Finance technology solutions and cross-functional relationships to effectively balance tactical needs with strategic objectives that drive high-impact operational efficiencies
• Ensure applications are governed and controlled properly. Partnering with internal controls stakeholders to manage and maintain compliance and best practices for governance of application processes and controls
• Foster innovation within the organization to create new solutions that enable business results and improve the effectiveness of finance application delivery, which includes collaboration with business partners to identify and define automations and efficiencies through technology
• Works closely with the Finance Systems leader (based in Australia) to identify areas requiring improvement and support the most effective use of the system
• Works closely with users to develop their Finance Systems knowledge and capabilities and enable more effective and efficient use of the tool

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or supporting Finance models on GL Reporting, Driver-Based Forecasting, Scenario Planning, Profitability, Workforce management, and Supply Chain is an added advantage
• LEAN experience is an advantage