Finance Transformation - Anaplan Solutions Architect, Sr. Manager

PwC South Africa; Oneida Lake Beach West (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Senior Manager for the Anaplan Solutions Architect role. In this position, you will collaborate closely with CEOs, CFOs, and other executives to enhance financial functions and provide strategic insights. Your expertise in Anaplan will drive projects focusing on financial planning and operational excellence.

With at least 6 years of experience, you will lead and innovate financial processes while managing data effectively. The role requires up to 60% travel and offers a competitive salary range of $124,000 to $280,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 6 years of experience with the Anaplan tool.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of Anaplan solutions.
• Collaborating with senior executives to align finance functions with business objectives.
• Managing complex data analysis to provide actionable insights.
• Developing financial modeling and forecasting to support business growth.
• Overseeing the integration of financial management software.

Skills

Anaplan solutions architecture

Financial data analysis

Strategic advising

Data visualization software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Overview

As a Finance Transformation - Anaplan Solutions Architect, Sr. Manager, you will collaborate with CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to optimize finance functions and enhance their business contributions. Within our Finance practice, you will address challenges in achieving control standards, streamline back‑office operations, and provide insightful business support. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients to drive project success. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, apply sound judgment, and develop high‑performing, diverse, and inclusive teams. In this role, you will focus on aligning financial planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics processes to provide business insights that drive better decisions, navigate cross‑border teams and engagements, and contribute technical knowledge in your area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of Anaplan solutions to optimize financial planning and analysis processes
• Collaborating with CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives to align finance functions with business objectives
• Managing complex data analysis to provide actionable insights for strategic decision‑making
• Developing and executing financial modeling and forecasting to support business growth and efficiency
• Overseeing the integration of financial management software to enhance operational performance
• Guiding teams in process optimization and performance analysis to drive cost reduction and efficiency
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients to address financial challenges and opportunities
• Navigating cross‑border engagements and diverse teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions
• Initiating and leading open conversations with stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration
• Upholding ethical standards and business conduct in all client interactions

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 6 years of experience with the Anaplan tool

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management/Insurance
• Demonstrating advanced skills in Anaplan solutions architecture
• Expertise in complex financial data analysis and reporting
• Innovating financial planning and forecasting processes
• Leading cross‑functional teams in finance transformation projects
• Excelling in strategic advising and client interaction
• Utilizing data visualization software for impactful insights

Travel Requirements

Up to 60% travel.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation will vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. For more information, visit https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PwC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire individuals who will require H‑1B sponsorship, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.