Anaplan Financial Systems Manager

TrulyHired; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH is seeking a Financial Systems Manager to own Anaplan solutions within the FP&A team, driving performance and operational efficiency. You will design models, integrate data, collaborate with Finance, IT, and business lines, and enable end users through training and governance.

Must have 5+ years of experience with Anaplan and a strong FP&A background; a Bachelor's degree is required with preferred certifications. Salary range $100k-$110k.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
• Proven experience as an Anaplan Solution Architect, with scalable Anaplan solutions in complex environments.
• Expertise in Anaplan model building, blueprinting, module design, formulas, and dashboards.
• Deep understanding of FP&A processes and translating requirements into Anaplan solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Prior consulting experience and FP&A responsibility is a plus.
• Experience in education sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead design and development of Anaplan solutions aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Ops, and Lines of Businesses to gather requirements.
• Design, build, and optimize Anaplan models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis.
• Establish data integration processes between Anaplan and other systems.
• Optimize performance and scalability through architecture and governance.
• Provide training and support to end-users for decision making and reporting.
• Stay updated on Anaplan updates and identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Anaplan expertise

Model design & optimization

FP&A processes

Data integration

Stakeholder collaboration

Project leadership

Dashboard development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field

Anaplan Certified Model Builder / Solution Architect / CMA (preferred)

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Anaplan Financial Systems Manager Full Description

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K-12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities.

HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.co

What you'll do:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Systems Manager within the FP&A department with proven expertise in managing Anaplan, a leading Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tool. You will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative solutions to drive financial performance and operational efficiency within our organization, while discovering new reporting and analysis to present to internal partners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Owner/ Solution Architect: Own and lead the design and development of Anaplan solutions that align with business requirements and strategic objectives, serving as the subject matter expert on Anaplan functionalities and capabilities.
2. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations and our Lines of Businesses to gather requirements, define solutions, and drive alignment on Anaplan implementation strategies. This can also mean self-identifying projects and presenting new, unanticipated, functionality within Anaplan.
3. Model Design and Optimization: Design, build, and optimize Anaplan models to support complex financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and profitability modeling.
4. Data Integration and Governance: Establish robust data integration processes to ensure seamless data flows between Anaplan and other financial systems, while maintaining data integrity and governance standards.
5. Performance Tuning and Scalability: Optimize Anaplan performance and scalability by implementing best practices in model architecture, calculation logic, and data management techniques.
6. User Training and Enablement: Provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, empowering them to leverage Anaplan effectively for decision-making, analysis, and reporting purposes.
7. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of Anaplan updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for process improvements, enhancements, and innovation.

What you'll need:

• 5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., "Anaplan Certified Model Builder, Solution Architect, CMA") preferred.
• Proven experience as an Anaplan Solution Architect, with a strong track record of designing and implementing scalable Anaplan solutions in complex organizational environments.
• Expertise in Anaplan model building, including blueprinting, module design, formula creation, and dashboard development.
• Deep understanding of financial concepts and FP&A processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable Anaplan solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a passion for driving data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects to successful completion within defined timelines.
• Prior experience in consulting and/or leading projects is a significant plus.
• Prior experience with financial responsibilities, particularly FP&A, also a large plus
• Experience in the education industry is a plus, not a must-have.

Salary Range:

$100 - 110,000

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