Anaplan Analyst (FP&A)
Accelon Consulting · United States · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteInformation TechnologyContract
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Anaplan Senior Analyst to join a growing FP&A Solutions team and help design, build, implement, and maintain enterprise Anaplan solutions that support Finance Transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, implement, and maintain Anaplan-based solutions in partnership with finance teams
- Translate business processes into sophisticated multi-dimensional Anaplan models (architecture, data schema, calculation methodologies, reporting)
- Maintain existing models; incorporate new functionality, develop enhancements, resolve production issues
- Author technical documentation: model design, deployment procedures, run-state/admin instructions
- Participate in data integration pipeline development between source systems and Anaplan (APIs, data models, architectural elements)
- Identify and remediate technical debt to maintain high model health
- Monitor and validate data processing workflows to/from Anaplan
- Build relationships and trust with business model owners, end users, and stakeholders
- Participate in UAT, script writing, and deployment activities
- Provide hands-on training and office hours to drive end-user adoption
- Apply Anaplan model-building best practices per our Client and Anaplan Community standards
Project Overview
This role sits within a growing FP&A Solutions team at our Client, focusing on Finance Transformation — streamlining and solving complex financial business problems via Anaplan. It involves cross-functional collaboration with internal organizations on data integrations and process improvements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Anaplan Model Building experience
- Anaplan Certified Model Builder Level 2 or above (required)
- Strong finance acumen — FP&A, financial planning, forecasting, sales planning
- Revenue planning experience — ACV, bookings, billings, topline planning
- Ability to speak finance language, influence stakeholders, and advise on process optimization
- Experience in iterative/agile work practices (Lean, Agile, Anaplan Way)
- Technical proficiency in Excel, Anaplan, and/or comparable tools (Adaptive Planning, Pigment, SAP BPC, Planful, TM1, or other cloud solutions)
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; high attention to detail
- Strong listening and communication skills; ability to switch between technical and business contexts
- Undergrad degree in finance, accounting, business, or engineering (or equivalent experience)
Nice-to-Haves / Behavioral Attributes
- Flexibility to work in large teams, small teams, independently, remote, and in-person
- Courage to voice divergent views and drive productive, solution-oriented conversations
- Ownership mindset — takes responsibility for outcomes and leads remediation efforts
- Fosters an inclusive environment where people can bring their authentic selves