Hybrid Anaplan Solution Architect - FP&A & MFP

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect specialized in FP&A and Merchandise Financial Planning to bridge business requirements and Anaplan solutions across architecture, design, and implementation, ensuring scalable, high-quality deliverables.

In this hybrid role, you will translate planning requirements into scalable models, manage Anaplan security and governance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver timely project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT, planning systems, or consulting.
• 3+ years hands-on Anaplan implementation and solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of FP&A processes.
• Experience with Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP).
• Expertise in Anaplan model building, workspace administration, and governance.
• Strong knowledge of Anaplan security, including Selective Access and Dynamic Cell Access (DCA).
• Proven analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate financial planning requirements into scalable Anaplan solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to convert business needs into technical deliverables.
• Design, develop, and maintain Anaplan models and workspaces.
• Manage Anaplan security, including Selective Access and Dynamic Cell Access (DCA).
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis to resolve model and data-related challenges.
• Interpret user stories from Agile sprints and deliver high-quality Anaplan solutions.
• Drive solution optimization, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Skills

Anaplan architecture

FP&A processes

MFP knowledge

Anaplan security

Governance

Root cause analysis

Tools

Anaplan workspace administration

Job description

Cognizant in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect specialized in FP&A and Merchandise Financial Planning to bridge business requirements and Anaplan solutions across architecture, design, and implementation, ensuring scalable, high-quality deliverables.

In this hybrid role, you will translate planning requirements into scalable models, manage Anaplan security and governance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver timely project outcomes.