Senior Anaplan Solution Architect - FP&A/MFP Lead

Cognizant; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to lead FP&A and MFP planning efforts, translating business requirements into scalable Anaplan models and secure workspace configurations.

You will govern models, manage Selective Access and Dynamic Cell Access, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver enterprise planning solutions in a hybrid work environment, with some in Chicago offices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT, planning systems, or consulting experience.
• 3+ years hands-on Anaplan implementation and solution architecture experience.
• 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 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

MFP

Anaplan security

Architecture governance

Agile delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Troubleshooting & RCA

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to lead FP&A and MFP planning efforts, translating business requirements into scalable Anaplan models and secure workspace configurations.

You will govern models, manage Selective Access and Dynamic Cell Access, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver enterprise planning solutions in a hybrid work environment, with some in Chicago offices.