Senior Anaplan Architect - FP&A & MFP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to lead FP&A and MFP planning efforts. You will bridge business requirements and Anaplan solutions, architect, design, and implement scalable models while ensuring governance and security.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions, maintain models, and drive continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting with Chicago presence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT, planning systems, or consulting experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Anaplan implementation and solution architecture experience.
• Strong understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis (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 work closely with business users and translate requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate financial planning and business requirements into scalable Anaplan solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand planning processes and convert business needs into technical deliverables.
• Design, develop, and maintain Anaplan models and workspaces following best practices.
• 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 implementation

FP&A processes

MFP processes

Anaplan security

Selective Access

Dynamic Cell Access

Debugging

Requirements translation

Agile delivery

Tools

Anaplan workspaces

Anaplan governance

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to lead FP&A and MFP planning efforts. You will bridge business requirements and Anaplan solutions, architect, design, and implement scalable models while ensuring governance and security.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions, maintain models, and drive continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting with Chicago presence.