Anaplan Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is looking for an experienced candidate to design and build Anaplan models. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development, while making a significant impact on business planning processes.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in building and maintaining financial planning models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a financial context.
• Experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Anaplan models to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements for alignment.
• Test and implement enhancements to existing Anaplan models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Anaplan

PowerBI

VBA

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

• 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.