Anaplan Modeller - AVP

The Anaplan Modeller will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Anaplan models to enhance financial and operational planning processes. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders to improve business efficiency and contribute to the overall transformation of planning practices.

Client Details

The client is a leading global financial services organization with a strong presence across retail and wholesale banking, securities, asset management, and other financial services. They are committed to international expansion and delivering comprehensive financial solutions, with a focus on driving growth and innovation in the EMEA region.

Description

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Design and build Anaplan models to meet business requirements and improve planning processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure model alignment with business needs.
• Create and maintain data inputs, outputs, calculations, and business process mappings.
• Configure and manage Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, and actions to enhance model functionality.
• Test and implement new ideas and functionalities to improve existing Anaplan models.
• Provide guidance and train users on how to maximize Anaplan capabilities.
• Monitor and ensure that users adopt the new planning tools, minimizing reliance on Legacy systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest product releases on Anaplan, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Document all processes, designs, and configurations to ensure consistency and governance.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience with building and maintaining financial, headcount, or operational planning models, ideally using Anaplan.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to design, implement, and enhance complex planning models.
• Experience in the financial services industry, with a solid understanding of financial planning processes.
• Proficiency in using planning tools such as PowerBI, VBA, Tableau, Alteryx, or SQL is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter attitude with a proactive approach to learning new technologies and processes.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work closely with cross-functional teams and training users effectively.
• Adaptability to stay ahead of new trends and product updates in Anaplan, integrating them into existing systems where appropriate.

Job Offer

For the successful candidate, the following are on offer:

• Competitive salary of £65k-£85k (DOE), offering strong compensation for expertise and experience.
• Flexible working arrangement with 3 days a week in the London office, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and exposure to cutting-edge Anaplan technology.
• The chance to make a significant impact by designing and implementing key planning models that directly improve business efficiency.
• Collaborative environment working with experienced professionals across departments and a leading financial services firm.
• Opportunity for career growth within a large and global financial organization, with room for advancement in the planning and transformation space.
• Exposure to diverse financial services functions, broadening experience and skillsets across the financial industry.