Anaplan developer

Syngenta; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Anaplan developer to design, build, and maintain complex models within the Anaplan platform. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Anaplan with certifications, strong data modeling skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Wide range of training options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Anaplan.
• Ability to design and implement complex Anaplan solutions.
• Anaplan Model Builder and Solution Architect Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated Anaplan models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Provide training and support to end-users.

Skills

Anaplan model building

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Data modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Anaplan

Python

C/C++

R

MATLAB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated Anaplan models to support business planning, forecasting and analysis.
• Design and ensure high customer experience through easy‑to‑use User Interface (UI) and dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional Anaplan solutions.
• Perform data transformation and loads from other downstream systems such as SAP IBP.
• Optimize existing models for performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve model issues.
• Provide training and support to end‑users.
• Stay up‑to‑date with Anaplan’s latest features and best practices.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Anaplan developer to design, build, and maintain complex commercial, financial, and operational models within the Anaplan platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data modeling, data analysis, and a deep understanding of Anaplan’s capabilities. At Syngenta we are highly people‑focused, look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative, and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams, and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or equivalent education or equivalent experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with Anaplan.
• Proficiency in building Anaplan models.
• Ability to design and implement complex Anaplan solutions.
• Creation of dashboards and curation of UI designs.
• Ability to translate technical concepts and business information into various forms of documentation for diverse audience types (non‑technical business teams, technical teams, system administrators and integrators).
• Skill in optimizing model performance and reducing calculation times.
• Understanding of Anaplan’s HyperBlock technology and its implications.
• Anaplan Model Builder Certification.
• Anaplan Solution Architect Certification.
• Project and portfolio management experience in Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience with Anaplan Connect and other integration methods.
• Experience with Anaplan APIs for extending functionality.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Technical Skills

Python, C/C++, Fortran, R, Data Mining, MATLAB, Data Modeling, Laboratory Techniques, MongoDB, SAS, Systems Analysis, Dancing.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.

Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Good onsite facilities.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Remote Work: No