Model Builder, Analyst (remote US)

HarperCollins Publishers; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Enterprise Planning Solutions Analyst / Model Builder to support analysis, development and operation of planning solutions globally. The role centers on Anaplan with exposure to Hyperion and other tools, delivering model development, testing and BAU support.

You will work with senior managers to translate business requirements into robust planning models, dashboards and workflows, while ensuring accurate data analyses and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis, planning systems, FP&A, business systems or similar analytical role.
• Hands-on experience with Anaplan or another enterprise planning technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand business processes, requirements and data.
• Experience working with data, calculations, models or business applications.
• Ability to translate defined business and technical requirements into model development, enhancements and testing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support requests.
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively within business and technical teams.
• Anaplan Certified Model Builder certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Manager and Manager to perform analysis of business needs, processes and technical requirements to support solution design and development.
• Develop and enhance Anaplan models, including modules, calculations, dashboards, workflows and other model components.
• Analyze data, model outputs and existing processes to support solution development, testing and issue resolution.
• Support the delivery of planning initiatives through development, testing, validation, implementation and post-launch activities.
• Manage BAU and user support activities, including JIRA requests, troubleshooting, enhancements and platform administration.
• Support recurring planning processes, data loads, integrations and solution documentation across the planning environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Prioritization

Requirements translation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Anaplan

Hyperion

Anaplan Certified Model Builder

Job description

Overview

The Enterprise Planning Solutions Analyst / Model Builder supports the analysis, development and ongoing operation of enterprise planning solutions across the organization globally.

The role supports the organization’s global FP&A, Sales, Inventory and Production Planning solutions and the platforms that support them, with a primary focus on Anaplan and additional exposure to Hyperion and other planning tools.

Working closely with the Senior Manager and Manager, Enterprise Planning Solutions, the Analyst / Model Builder performs business and technical analysis, develops and enhances planning solutions, and supports the day-to-day needs of the planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Manager and Manager to perform analysis of business needs, processes and technical requirements to support solution design and development.
• Develop and enhance Anaplan models, including modules, calculations, dashboards, workflows and other model components.
• Analyze data, model outputs and existing processes to support solution development, testing and issue resolution.
• Support the delivery of planning initiatives through development, testing, validation, implementation and post-launch activities.
• Manage BAU and user support activities, including JIRA requests, troubleshooting, enhancements and platform administration.
• Support recurring planning processes, data loads, integrations and solution documentation across the planning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis, planning systems, FP&A, business systems or similar analytical role.
• Hands-on experience with Anaplan or another enterprise planning technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand business processes, requirements and data.
• Experience working with data, calculations, models or business applications.
• Ability to translate defined business and technical requirements into model development, enhancements and testing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support requests.
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively within business and technical teams.
• Experience with Hyperion or other enterprise planning technologies beneficial.
• Anaplan Certified Model Builder certification required.

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job.

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000.We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.Visit our careers webpage for more information.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.