Lead Anaplan Model Builder

Synopsys, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. seeks a transformative Anaplan Model Builder to enhance their financial planning processes. The role involves developing sophisticated Anaplan models and providing expertise to global finance teams. Ideal candidates possess a background in Finance or Business with advanced skills in modelling and communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits

Monetary and non-monetary rewards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations or FP&A leveraging Anaplan.
• Certified Anaplan Model Builder, level 3 or higher required.
• Experience with multi-dimensional planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements.
• Building and developing Anaplan modules based on model blueprints.
• Leading UAT testing and deployment efforts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Advanced financial modelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Technology Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

Anaplan

SAP Analytics Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a visionary change leader passionate about ushering in a new era of digital finance. You possess a robust problem-solving ability, allowing you to diagnose functional needs and navigate ambiguity effectively. You have a knack for identifying current states and desired outcomes, developing blueprints and roadmaps to bridge the gap, and executing strategic plans. With a background in Finance, Business, or Technology Information Systems, you are well-versed in leveraging Anaplan for transformative planning and forecasting processes. You are flexible and collaborative, comfortable working with global teams across different time zones, and eager to contribute to high-impact projects. Your advanced financial modelling skills, strong understanding of business processes, and excellent communication abilities make you an ideal candidate for this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serving as the Model Builder SME for large-scale connected planning solutions.
• Gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements.
• Translating business requirements into functional requirements and use cases.
• Converting existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business problems into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models.
• Modifying existing models as part of a connected solution, optimization, or to incorporate new functionality.
• Developing model documentation.
• Participating in data integration and migration solutions.
• Leading UAT testing and deployment efforts.
• Operating cross-functionally with some ambiguity, providing expertise to Strategy and FP&A teams on best practices for modelling and reporting.
• Building and developing Anaplan modules and lists based on model blueprints.
• Configuring and maintaining Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, actions, and other model settings to meet business needs.
• Monitoring data flows to and from source systems to ensure all data is up-to-date and accurate.
• Performing root cause analyses and proposing solutions.
• Providing hands-on training to new end users on Anaplan models and documenting processes.
• Working closely with the Anaplan Solution Architect.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving transformative change in Synopsys' collaborative planning and forecasting processes.
• Enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of financial planning and reporting.
• Contributing to the global finance function's strategy, process, system, structural, and behavioural changes.
• Enabling better decision-making through sophisticated Anaplan models.
• Improving data integration and migration solutions to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Providing expertise and training to teams, fostering a culture of connected planning.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Technology Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in operations or FP&A leveraging Anaplan, or completion of 3+ Anaplan implementation projects as a Model Builder.
• Certified Anaplan Model Builder, level 3 or higher.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with multi-dimensional or cube-based planning and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of business processes.

Who You Are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion.
• Proven record of career progression with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in a fast-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills, including the ability to interact with all organization levels.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

This opportunity sits within the Centre of Excellence’s Transformation Team, focused on reshaping the future of Finance at Synopsys. The team drives strategy, process, system, structural, and behavioural change across the finance function, partnering with Synopsys leadership globally to drive transformative change in collaborative planning and forecasting processes.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.