Associate Director Anaplan

Capco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an Anaplan Associate Director to lead the strategic development of Anaplan within their financial planning ecosystem. This pivotal role requires expertise in financial systems, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will drive accuracy in financial insights and mentor a global team. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits, including a discretionary bonus and health insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Competitive pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in Financial Systems/Tools used in forecasting.
• At least 2 years of experience in Anaplan (implementation and daily use).
• Demonstrable team-lead experience and desire to grow existing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global team of Anaplan professionals.
• Oversee design, build, and governance of scalable Anaplan models.
• Act as strategic liaison between Finance Operations and Technology.

Skills

Anaplan Certified Solution Architect

Financial Systems/Tools experience

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Anaplan Associate Director

Location: London (Hybrid) 3 days in office; Practice Area: Corporate Services Finance; Type: Permanent.

Lead innovation in connected planning driving accuracy and insight across Capco’s global financial landscape.

The Role

As an Anaplan Associate Director youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Capco’s financial planning and reporting ecosystem. Youll lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of Anaplan as the firm’s core financial planning tool, ensuring it delivers accuracy, scalability and actionable insights across global operations. This leadership role combines technical excellence, financial acumen and stakeholder management to drive Capco’s data‑driven decision‑making agenda.

What Youll Do

• Lead and mentor a global team of Anaplan professionals, ensuring delivery excellence, capability growth and high‑quality output.
• Oversee the design, build and governance of scalable Anaplan models for forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting.
• Act as the strategic liaison between Finance Operations and Technology, translating business needs into robust connected‑planning solutions.
• Drive innovation through process automation, data integration and enterprise‑wide planning alignment.
• Ensure data accuracy, system integrity and governance across all Anaplan environments.

What We’re Looking For

• Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (Master Anaplanner certification desirable).
• Multiple years experience in the use of Financial Systems/Tools used in forecasting with at least 2 years experience in Anaplan (implementation day‑to‑day use, design/build and delivery).
• Demonstrable team‑lead experience and desire to grow and develop existing team.
• Strong financial modelling background with advanced Excel and proven ability to translate financial models into scalable Anaplan solutions.
• In‑depth understanding of ERP/CRM integrations and enterprise data management principles.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills with experience working across global teams and time zones.

Bonus Points For

• Experience leading large‑scale Anaplan transformation or migration initiatives.
• Background in financial consulting systems implementation or technology‑enabled finance change.
• Familiarity with EPM tools such as SAP Peoplesoft TM1 or Power BI.
• Proven success managing projects in Agile environments.
• A passion for analytics and innovation in financial planning and reporting.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high‑impact technology and financial planning solutions for a global consulting organization.
• Work in a collaborative flat and entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation and autonomy.
• Access world‑class training certifications and leadership development tailored to your career goals.
• Be part of a diverse dynamic team shaping the future of financial planning and performance management.
• Help drive Capco’s digital finance transformation at global scale.

Our UK Benefits

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations and in‑house first aiders.
• Family‑Friendly: Maternity adoption, shared parental leave plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually with workshops, certifications and e‑learning. Youll also have a dedicated business coach from day one.
• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard season ticket, loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier‑free inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage let us know and we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco we value the difference you make and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions individuality, equity and collaboration values that shape how we work with clients and one another every day.

Next Steps

Applications will close by November 16th with CVs being reviewed on the 17th / 18th of November. Successful candidates will be contacted by the 19th of November with a view to begin the 3‑stage interview process.

Required Experience: Director

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1