Lead - Anaplan Model Builder

On; Zurich (KS); On-site; USD 173,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

On is seeking a Lead Anaplan Specialist to join our Zurich HQ, focusing on Anaplan model building and solution architecture for financial planning. You will own technical design, development, testing, and deployment of Anaplan solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to turn requirements into value-driven models.

With 3+ years in business processes and 5+ years in Anaplan, you will shape robust planning environments, document models, and provide end-user training while contributing to ongoing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with business processes, data structures and systems.
• 5+ years in Anaplan model building; certifications valued.
• Degree or good knowledge in finance or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and eagerness to solve business problems with technology.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of planning models as Anaplan Solution Architect / Model Builder, including backend/frontend building and integrations.
• End-to-end ownership of Anaplan initiatives (requirements, model building, testing, go-live support, maintenance).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into Anaplan solutions.
• Communicate technical outcomes and consequences to stakeholders.
• Build Anaplan models following implementation principles.
• Document and control planning models to ensure logical, robust systems.
• Provide guidance and end-user training to raise competence and skills.

Skills

Anaplan

SQL

Data modeling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Finance or related field

Anaplan certifications (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

In short

On is looking for a Lead Anaplan Specialist (Anaplan Model Builder / Solution Architect) to join On at its HQ in Zurich.

We are excited to offer these roles to driven team players with exceptional problem-solving skills and the mindset to leverage their own ideas and bring new initiatives to life. You will work in an environment where we make ideas happen fast as you take responsibility for building, maintaining, and further developing both backend and frontend of our Anaplan solutions with a main focus on Financial Planning. With your proven technical expertise and understanding of enterprise planning processes, you will contribute to setting up a robust planning system environment which comes with great opportunities to grow in your position!

Your Mission

• Technical ownership of planning models as Anaplan Solution Architect / Model Builder, responsibility for backend/frontend building activities as well as integrations to other systems and Anaplan models.
• Ownership of Anaplan initiatives and projects end-to-end (requirements engineering, model building, testing, go-live support, maintenance).
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into value-adding Anaplan solutions.
• Communicate technical outcomes and their consequences effectively to different stakeholders.
• Build Anaplan models in accordance with Anaplan implementation principles.
• Document and control On’s planning models to ensure they are logical and robust.
• Provide guidance and end user training to raise competence, awareness and technical skills in relation to planning.

Your story

• 3+ years of relevant experience working with business processes, data structures, and systems.
• 5+ year experience in Anaplan model building; certifications are valued (Anaplan Model Builder / Solution Architect).
• Degree or good knowledge in finance or any other related field.
• Demonstrated analytical & problem-solving skills and eagerness to solve business problems with technology.
• Consultancy background is a plus. Proven effective stakeholder management in a rapidly changing environment.
• Results orientation and high motivation.
• Experiences with relational databases and working with large data structures, as well as any developer knowledge in other planning / BI reporting tools (particularly Tableau or Power BI), or database query applications such as SQL.

Meet the Team:

You will be part of a talented team consisting of Anaplan experts that implement features from design to deployment, being responsible and in charge of the full delivery process and continuous improvement cycles. We encourage you to find new and innovative ways to solve issues through diversity of thought while at the same time enjoying working within a passionate team dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art planning solutions. We live agile values, not just talk about it.