Anaplan Developer - Manager / Associate Director

Grant Thornton; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks an experienced Anaplan Developer at Manager/Associate Director level to design, develop and optimise Anaplan models addressing complex business challenges and transformative change across client organisations.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, and deep expertise in Anaplan, Financial Systems and Data Integration to deliver scalable solutions within a professional services context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Anaplan Developer designing, building and maintaining Anaplan models across industries.
• Experience with Financial Systems Management, Data Integration and Performance Optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, SAP, Coupa and other ERP/CRM platforms.
• Proficient in Project Management tools and cross-functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases, documenting business requirements and transformation goals.
• Optimise existing Anaplan models for performance, usability and data flow from source systems.
• Develop and maintain processes for Data Integration, Transformation and Reporting.
• Provide technical leadership in redesigning business models to enhance efficiency and usability.
• Deliver training and documentation to ensure end-user adoption.

Skills

Anaplan

Financial Systems

Data Integration

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Management or related field

Certified Anaplan Level 1 & 2 Model Builder

SCRUM Project Management certification

Tools

Jira

Miro

Asana

MS Office

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Anaplan Developer at Manager / Associate Director level to join our Technology Consulting team. The role will include designing, developing and optimising Anaplan models to address complex business challenges and initiate transformative change across a range of organisations. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in Anaplan, Financial Systems and Data Integration, along with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver transformative business solutions.

Join a Dynamic Team Driving Change

Our Technology Consulting team is part our wider Consulting and Advisory services, made up of both industry leads and subject matter experts driving change and innovation across this ever-growing department. Our consultants possess transferable skills and collaborate across various teams within the Consulting, Advisory department, applying expertise in project management, stakeholder management, communication and process improvement to drive impactful results.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases. Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals, participating in full life cycle implementations
• Optimising existing Anaplan models for performance, usability and functionality, ensuring seamless data flow from source systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Coupa and others.
• Developing and maintaining processes for Data Integration, Transformation and Reporting, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Providing technical leadership in redesigning business models across various areas of the Firm, to enhance efficiency and usability.
• Delivering training and documentation to ensure end-user adoption and effective use of Anaplan models.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Anaplan systems and integrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business processes.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, providing clear timelines, deliverables and status updates to stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in Anaplan development and Financial Systems Management to drive continuous improvement.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Economics, Business Administration, Finance / Accounting or a related field.
• Certified Anaplan Level 1 & 2 Model Builder (Level 3 certification is a plus).
• SCRUM Project Management certification or equivalent.
• Other certifications related to Source Systems would be an advantage.

Experience

• Proven experience as an Anaplan Developer with a minimum of 5 years in designing, building and maintaining Anaplan models across multiple industries.
• Strong background in Financial Systems Management, Data Integration, and Performance Optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with Source Systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Coupa and other ERP or CRM platforms.
• Proficient in Project Management tools such as Jira, Miro, Asana, MS Office, ServiceNow etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a professional services or Advisory environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering solutions that enhance business processes and outcomes.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical proficiency in Anaplan including Model Building, Troubleshooting and Optimisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in Finance processes, concepts and data.
• Proficiency in Data Visualisation and Reporting tools to drive insights and decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value.

About Us

We are Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed - wherever they're located.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed - wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

Our Benefits

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About the Team

Equity, diversity and inclusion

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Reward and benefits

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Recognition

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.