Anaplan Strategy Lead

AXA Group; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Retirement savings plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

AXA XL in the United States is seeking an Anaplan Lead to manage requirements and prioritization across Finance planning, actuarial and analytics. This role leads both a functional and technical Anaplan team for project delivery, BAU tasks, releases and scenario modelling in a regulated insurance setting.

You’ll partner with model owners, ensure timely releases, maintain documentation, manage access and licenses, and mentor the Anaplan staff while coordinating audits and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Advanced experience in Insurance/Reinsurance FP&A planning.
• Anaplan system and scenario modeling knowledge.
• Proficiency in querying and manipulating large data sets.
• Experience with MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
• High energy, strong work ethic and results-driven.
• Ability to influence others and manage ambiguity.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive Anaplan vision and strategy with stakeholder engagement across Finance.
• Partner with model owners to optimize Anaplan usage in end-to-end processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of releases and BAU tasks within SLAs.
• Respond to audit requests in a timely manner.
• Provide Anaplan BAU status, risks, and issues to leadership.
• Document lifecycle and BAU tasks across planning cycles.
• Manage Anaplan COE user access and license limits.
• Provide SME guidance on models and functionality.
• Support planning cycles and business continuity.
• Review testing results and coordinate defect resolution.
• Train and support Anaplan user community.
• Hire, develop and mentor Anaplan staff.

Skills

Anaplan knowledge

Insurance FP&A

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Accounting knowledge

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SQL / data querying

Influence & ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The Anaplan Lead is a critical role focused on managing requirements and prioritization of several stakeholders from Finance planning, expense, actuarial and analytics. This role requires management of both a functional and technical team (Anaplan -Financial System Solutions) for Anaplan project and BAU deliverables, Releases and scenario modelling for all Anaplan activities. In addition to Anaplan knowledge, this role requires extensive Insurance & Reinsurance FP&A knowledge.

Whatyou’ll be doing

• Drive the defined Anaplan vision & strategy with active Stakeholder engagement across Finance
• Partner with model owners in defining how Anaplan is best utilized in their end-to-end process
• Ensure timely delivery of all planned releases and BAU tasks involved in planning cycles within SLAs
• Timely acknowledgement and response to both internal and external audit requests
• Provide Anaplan BAU status, risks, issues to Head of Financial Systems Solutions & Maintenance
• Work with Anaplan team to ensure documentation around all phases of project lifecycle & BAU tasks for planning cycles
• Manage Anaplan COE in terms of user access, security, AXA XL license limit
• Manage space utilization/optimization for AXA XL workspace within Anaplan
• Provide technical SME guidance to team for existing or new models/ functionality within Anaplan
• Guide team for Maintenance of various Models by partnering with model owners and ensuring smooth processing of business (e.g. FP&A for Insurance Accounting, Re-insurance Accounting, IGRs, LE Controllers, Allocations, FBP’s, Ceded Re, Actuarial, etc)
• Manage Anaplan team to support Planning cycles and ensure business continuity
• Review unit and functional testing results for any enhancements and provide defect resolution
• Guide Anaplan team to provide support in communication to business regarding root cause analysis and resolution
• Facilitate training materials, training sessions, & support for the Anaplan user community
• Responsible for Anaplan staff hiring, development, growth and mentoring

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced experience in Insurance/Reinsurance Planning focus
• Anaplan system and scenario modeling knowledge
• Proficiency in querying and manipulating large data sets for analytical purposes
• Experience with communication and analytical tools, such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
• High energy, robust work ethic, willingness to do whatever it takes to get to the results
• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to influence others and gain acceptance for your ideas
• Excellent problem-solving skills and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Accounting knowledge

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Chartered Accountant

Who WE are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What we OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides enterprising compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.

Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD $142,700 - $224,800.

Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as an enterprising retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.