Anaplan Modeller

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a talented individual to design and build Anaplan models. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders and drive planning efficiencies. You will make a significant impact by enhancing business processes through innovative solutions. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their career while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. Join a team where your contributions will directly influence the efficiency of financial planning and operations.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Arrangement

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in building and maintaining financial planning models, ideally using Anaplan.
• Strong analytical skills to design and enhance complex planning models.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Anaplan models to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and ensure model alignment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Anaplan

PowerBI

VBA

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

Opportunity

• Opportunity to work with key stakeholders and drive planning efficiencies.
• Make a real impact by designing and building Anaplan models.

About Our Client

The client is a leading global financial services organization with a strong presence across retail and wholesale banking, securities, asset management, and other financial services. They are committed to international expansion and delivering comprehensive financial solutions, with a focus on driving growth and innovation in the EMEA region.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Design and build Anaplan models to meet business requirements and improve planning processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure model alignment with business needs.
• Create and maintain data inputs, outputs, calculations, and business process mappings.
• Configure and manage Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, and actions to enhance model functionality.
• Test and implement new ideas and functionalities to improve existing Anaplan models.
• Provide guidance and train users on how to maximize Anaplan capabilities.
• Monitor and ensure that users adopt the new planning tools, minimizing reliance on legacy systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest product releases on Anaplan, ensuring best practices are followed.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience with building and maintaining financial, headcount, or operational planning models, ideally using Anaplan.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to design, implement, and enhance complex planning models.
• Experience in the financial services industry, with a solid understanding of financial planning processes.
• Proficiency in using planning tools such as PowerBI, VBA, Tableau, Alteryx, or SQL is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What's on Offer

For the successful candidate, the following are on offer:

• Competitive salary of £65k-£85k (DOE), offering strong compensation for expertise and experience.
• Flexible working arrangement with 3 days a week in the London office, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and exposure to cutting-edge Anaplan technology.
• The chance to make a significant impact by designing and implementing key planning models that directly improve business efficiency.
• Collaborative environment working with experienced professionals across departments and a leading financial services firm.