Senior Anaplan Consultant

Henderson Drake; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Consultant to drive finance transformation projects for major clients. The role includes designing and building Anaplan models, gathering requirements, and supporting client engagement throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates must have solid experience in delivering Anaplan solutions and a grasp of finance processes. You'll also help develop internal methodologies and mentor junior associates within the team.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience delivering Anaplan solutions.
• Good understanding of finance processes across budgeting, forecasting, and related areas.
• Strong modelling skills and confidence working through complex logic.

Responsibilities

• Run discovery sessions and document business requirements.
• Design model components and build Anaplan modules following best practice.
• Work with Solution Architects on overall design decisions.
• Support testing, deployment, and user training.
• Help clients understand how to use and maintain their models.
• Contribute to internal tools, templates, and delivery standards.
• Coach junior model builders and provide quality checks where needed.

Skills

Anaplan solutions delivery

Finance processes understanding

Strong modelling skills

Stakeholder communication

Consulting experience

Education

Anaplan Model Builder Level 1 and 2 preferred

Job description

We’re working with a consulting firm that’s growing quickly and delivering finance transformation projects for major enterprise clients. They’re looking for a Senior Consultant who can take ownership of workstreams, build high‑quality Anaplan models, and support clients through design and delivery.

You’ll be part of a team that helps finance functions modernise how they plan, forecast, and report. You’ll gather requirements, design model structures, build key components, and work directly with client stakeholders to make sure the final solution fits their needs. You’ll also play a part in developing the firm’s internal approach and supporting junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Run discovery sessions and document business requirements
• Design model components and build Anaplan modules following best practice
• Work with Solution Architects on overall design decisions
• Support testing, deployment, and user training
• Help clients understand how to use and maintain their models
• Contribute to internal tools, templates, and delivery standards
• Coach junior model builders and provide quality checks where needed

Requirements

• Solid hands‑on experience delivering Anaplan solutions
• Good understanding of finance processes across budgeting, forecasting, and related areas
• Strong modelling skills and confidence working through complex logic
• Able to manage your own workload and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a consulting setting
• Anaplan Model Builder Level 1 and 2 preferred; further certifications are a plus