Data Model Builder, Level 1

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking a Data Model Builder to work with Finance, Sales Planning and Manufacturing to develop planning models in Anaplan. You will translate requirements into robust models after in-house training, and support end users with production models.

Responsibilities include end-to-end implementations, architecture/design/testing, and delivering documentation and training materials. Collaboration with engineers and supply chain is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Finance, MIS, or related area, or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial modeling and planning skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define models, user experiences and build standards for end-to-end implementation on chosen platform.
• Leverage business process knowledge to drive transformation in Anaplan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert business problems into technical solutions.
• Lead project management activities including user stories and Agile sprints under guidance.
• Manage UAT and change management across projects.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
• Participate in additional projects to support business needs.
• Provide documentation of model designs and end-user training.

Skills

Financial planning

Modeling

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Project management

Agile / PM methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Judgement / integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or MIS

Equivalent work experience

Financial knowledge recommended

Job description

The Data Model Builder will work with different departments throughout the company (Finance, Sales Planning, Manufacturing, etc.) to build planning models in Anaplan to help automate and improve each departments planning and analysis capabilities. This role should be able to take a requirement and develop a model in the chosen environment after appropriate in house training. This role will require Project Management skills using Agile methods. On larger more complex pieces of a build, direction from the Manager or other more experienced peers may be needed. This role will also be responsible for supporting end users with models that are already in production, including answering emails & questions, providing links to resources already published, and troubleshoot/correcting defects that are identified after go-live. Great business partnering skills, clear communication, and the ability to analyze a process from start to finish to identify an issue are required. For small projects, this role would also be responsible for end-to-end implementations, including the architecture, design, development, and testing. This role will also be responsible for providing documentation of model design, as well as end user training and change management communications at times.

Position Responsibilities May Include

• Define Models, User Experiences/Visualizations and build standards for end-to-end implementation across the chosen platform
• Leverage business process knowledge and expertise in Anaplan to drive business process transformation
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop models in Anaplan, converting business problems into technical solutions
• Project Management including defining user stories and organizing agile sprints under direction of experienced model builder
• Manage user acceptance testing and change management initiatives for all projects
• Ensure adherence to best practice and standards
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Nature & Scope

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements
• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments
• Works independently with general supervision
• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of Financial Planning and Modeling
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative & creative problem solving skills
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational & time management skills including prioritization
• Effective project management skills
• Solid collaboration abilities; professional & diplomatic team builder
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, with various teams including engineers & supply chain personnel
• Ability to apply good judgement, decision making skills including strong work ethics & integrity on the job

Experience

• 1 – 3 years

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, MIS, Other Areas of Business, or equivalent work experience
• Financial knowledge recommended

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To: Director, Data Management & Strategy

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.