Senior Manager, Anaplan COE (FP&A Transformation) 2 Year Contract

Requisition ID: 236210

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Senior Manager Anaplan COE will be a key member of our Center of Excellence (COE) in the FP&A Transformation team responsible for building updating training testing supporting and maintaining Anaplan models. This role involves collaborating with various business units and the implementation team to ensure that Anaplan models are effectively designed built and maintained to meet business needs. This role will ensure efficient and effective use of Anaplan across the organization and contribute to continuous improvement of our planning processes.

Is this role right for you In this role you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships systems and knowledge
• Understand how the Banks risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabanks Values its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles while ensuring the adequacy adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational compliance AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Strategic Support and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support in the development of the Anaplan Centre of Excellence advising and supporting on team operating model design to deliver on the technical & functional development of Anaplan planning models and the sustainment of the solution
• Partner and review with stakeholders to ensure changing business needs are addressed ensuring that Anaplan solutions are aligned to strategy
• Support COE team lead in driving transformation and innovation in the planning process

Solution Design and Implementation

• Work with key business stakeholders and the implementation team to understand clients business processes and business requirements
• Advise on the architectural design of connected solutions to ensure models are built efficiently
• Support on UX design to drive usability and user value
• Drive the development of documented business requirements and processes to create functional specifications
• Translate requirements into functional requirements and use cases
• Craft and build Anaplan application models to support business processes
• Build and develop Anaplan modules using the Anaplan Way methodology
• Build data flows to and from clients systems and reconcile data

System Management and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct root cause analyses and develop solutions to address system issues and improve performance.
• Lead updates of existing models to incorporate changing business requirements ensuring continuous functionality and data accuracy.
• Monitor system performance manage access control and ensure data integrity
• Oversee and conduct rigorous testing of Anaplan models identify and resolve issues to ensure robustness and reliability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead in the development and delivery of training sessions and support in the creation of supportive documentation for end-users to maximize their proficiency in using Anaplan.
• Offer and direct ongoing technical support and troubleshooting to end-users promptly address issues that may arise.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role - Wed love to work with you if you have:

• L3 Anaplan Certification or Solution Architect Certification required.
• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems Finance or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred

• 3 years of experience in Anaplan architecture. build and maintenance required.
• Experience in data analysis data management or related fields.
• Strong planning analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to support and guide junior team members.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of data integration tools and techniques
• Experience with financial planning and analysis.
• Prior experience in a COE or equivalent centralized model-building unit.

Whats in it for you

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus Employee Share Ownership Program and Pension Plan Matching Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.