Anaplan Solution Architect
Location - Toronto (Hybrid)
The Finance & Enterprise Performance Offering works as a trusted advisor to CFOs COOs CIOs and key executives. We advise implement and deliver as a service solution - helping our clients develop strategies and capabilities to support enterprise-wide decision making improve finance operations and create impact within their organization. The Anaplan Solution Architect will be part of a team that delivers finance and operational transformation for our clients.
We are looking for an experienced leader who is highly motivated professional and passionate about what they do and who will further add to the continued success of our growing team.
Job Responsibilities
Drive complex FP&A and Supply Chain 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 organizations to understand data requirements and associated calculation logic and translate data and calculation requirements (user stories) into model designs
Develop models in Anaplan including prototype builds product releases testing and data integration
Lead development of dashboards visualization and analytical solutions
Drive training knowledge transfer and support post go-live with client end users
Contribute to an environment that encourages business/planning innovation and lead new and improved ways of working delivery models and / or technological advancements
Provide quality assurance and monitor risks manage assignment teams and third parties and 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 mentor and supervise junior staff for client delivery and business development
Monitor staff availability and chargeability and support the development of less utilized staff
Contribute to your development and the teams technical skills by demonstrating inclusive behaviors and establishing a culture of highest performing teams
Keep up-to-date with industry news and trends in order to support business development opportunities and solutions
Qualifications
Strong experience of leading multi-dimensional model development on the Anaplan platform including configuration of existing models incorporating new functionality and optimizing modeling solutions
Experienced in operating as the solution architectural lead for mid-sized or large-scale planning solutions
High proficiency in understanding complex business data requirements while building models that will deliver relevant insights
Strong attention to detail
Solid understanding of Financial Supply Chain and Sales planning areas
Ability to apply knowledge of Financial Supply Chain and Sales planning principles for data integration analysis and solution development
Ability to learn and adopt new technologies software and methodologies
Experienced in leading teams through uncertainty and ambiguity in a project environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to flex style that will build rapport with team members and clients
Certified Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner certifications
Good understanding of agile project methodology