Anaplan Solution Architect

Nicoll Curtin Technology; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Solution Architect in Edinburgh for a hybrid permanent role. You'll drive enterprise planning transformations, engaging with executives to lead complex projects across finance and operations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in solution architecture, strong communication skills, and familiarity with tools like Anaplan. This role is pivotal in shaping strategies and delivering innovative solutions to empower businesses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution architecture for planning platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational planning processes.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and senior executives.
• Lead complex Enterprise Performance Management projects.
• Design and deliver planning solutions, including model architecture.

Skills

solution architecture for planning platforms

financial and operational planning processes

stakeholder engagement

communication skills

Tools

Anaplan

Oracle Hyperion

SAP Analytics Cloud

IBM Planning Analytics

Job description

Solution Architect | Edinburgh | Hybrid | Permanent role

Are you passionate about driving enterprise planning transformations and delivering innovative solutions?

We’re looking for a Solution Architect to help shape strategies that empower businesses to make smarter, faster decisions through connected planning.

What you’ll do

• Act as a trusted adviser to CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and senior executives.
• Lead complex Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) projects across Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales domains.
• Design and deliver planning solutions, including model architecture, integration, and analytics.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations to drive actionable insights.
• Facilitate client workshops, manage delivery teams, and ensure successful implementations.
• Support business development and mentor junior team members.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in solution architecture for planning platforms (EPM, FP&A, or similar).
• Strong understanding of financial and operational planning processes.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with Anaplan or similar platforms (Oracle Hyperion, SAP Analytics Cloud, IBM Planning Analytics, or similar).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with data integration and visualisation tools.