Anaplan Solution Architect | Edinburgh | Hybrid | Permanent Role

Nicoll Curtin Technology; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Solution Architect to drive enterprise planning transformations and deliver innovative solutions. In this hybrid role, you will lead complex projects across Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales domains, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives. The ideal candidate has proven experience in solution architecture for planning platforms and strong communication skills, aiming to empower businesses to make smarter decisions.

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 advisor to CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and senior executives.
• Lead complex Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) projects.
• Design and deliver planning solutions, including model architecture and analytics.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations to drive actionable insights.
• Facilitate client workshops and manage delivery teams.

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 (3 days on-site) | 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 advisor 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).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with data integration and visualisation tools.