Anaplan Senior Consultant

Financialjobbank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Specialist Lead for Enterprise Solutions to oversee the Planning & Forecasting (P&F) COE in Anaplan. You will act as a technical SME, guiding end-to-end implementations, platform enhancements, and data visualization to empower executive decision-making, while coordinating sprint cycles and user testing across Finance partners.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and clear communication, with travel up to 0-10% and potential immigration sponsorship in some

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, CS, Economics or related field.
• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect requiring domain expertise.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance or IT; Anaplan end-to-end implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation, ongoing operation and maintenance of the Planning & Forecasting platform in Anaplan.
• Develop and implement complex Anaplan enhancements.
• Troubleshoot defects and provide status updates to Finance Business Partners.
• Transform data into actionable insights with storytelling and data visuals.
• Translate insights into UI enhancements for executive decision making.
• Provide design and solution recommendations for Anaplan defects and enhancements.
• Collaborate across teams to drive systemic platform solutions.
• Understand platform framework and business-specific design methods.
• Develop sprint cycles, write test scripts, and assist end users in testing.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Project leadership

Relationship building

Teamwork

Deadline management

Guidance to others

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Economics

Advanced education degree

Tools

Anaplan

SAP

Job description

Professionals in Enterprise Solutions may apply and be considered for the role regardless of US office location.

Are you ready to apply your financial and analytical skills in a dynamic environment? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be a strategic business advisor to executive leaders? If so, Deloitte could be the place for you!

Join our team of experienced financial professionals who support financial planning and analysis for the Planning & Forecasting (P&F) Center of Excellence (COE) in a fast-paced business climate. If you are seeking a role that offers you the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, consider a career with the P&F COE at Deloitte.

Recruiting for this role will end November 21 st , 2026.

Work you'll do

As the Specialist Lead you will serve as the technical subject matter expert of Deloitte's Planning & Forecasting platform and will:

• Lead the technical implementation, ongoing operation and maintenance of the Firm's Planning & Forecasting platform in Anaplan

• Execute the development and implementation of complex enhancements

• Efficiently troubleshoot and resolve defects within Anaplan, providing regular status updates through both verbal and written communication to Finance Business Partners

• Transform data into useful information on the platform through storyboarding and data visualization

• Translate conceptual insights into user interface enhancements that enable leaders to make informed decisions

• Provide recommendations and design solutions for defects and enhancements in Anaplan

• Collaborate across various teams and stakeholders to drive systemic solutions and sustainable impact across the platform

• Understand and provide expertise regarding the platform framework for each Business, design methodology and calculations

• Develop and follow sprint cycles, create test scripts for user acceptance testing, and assist end users during testing

The successful candidate would possess

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

The Enterprise Planning & Capital Management organization provides world-class financial support to our business, market, and finance leaders. As advisors, we serve as strategic partners to our leaders, influencing decision-making and driving meaningful financial and business outcomes.

Within the organization, the Centers of Excellence (COE) teams establish and drive leading practices and provide subject matter expertise across the firm, partnering with operational teams to maximize the value and insights delivered to the business. The Planning & Forecasting (P&F) COE leads the US firm's approach to annual plan, long-term plan, and forecast, providing the guidance, narrative, and insights needed to strengthen transparency, consistency, governance, and alignment with firm strategy.

This role supports Deloitte's planning and forecasting platform. Key qualifications and responsibilities are outlined below.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, or another technical discipline

• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience working in Finance or IT

• Experience leading Anaplan end-to-end implementations

• Ability to develop formulas and manage dependencies across interconnected Anaplan modules

• Create intuitive Anaplan UX pages with effective formatting and data visualizations for end users

• Manage end user role-based security access

• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred

• Advanced education degree

• Experience in a professional services firm

• Foundational knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Anaplan)

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,600 to $163,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.