EPM Solutions Engineer

myDeloitte; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Solution Consultant/Senior Solution Consultant to join their Finance Transformation Consulting team in Midrand, Gauteng. This role focuses on utilizing Anaplan to help clients optimize business operations, emphasizing skills in FP&A, Supply Chain, and Workforce Planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultative approach, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in engaging with clients. Opportunities for professional growth and development await within this diverse and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates should have expertise in FP&A processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Understanding of supply chain optimization and workforce planning methodologies is also beneficial.
• Previous experience in a consultative role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior executives to understand business challenges and demonstrate Anaplan's solutions.
• Design and deliver customized presentations and proof-of-concept models.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated client solutions.

Skills

FP&A

Supply Chain

Workforce Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Experience with Anaplan or EPM/BPM software

Job description

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) andTechnology & Transformation (T&T).

About the Division

Deloitte's Technology & Transformation services help organizations modernize their technology, optimize operations, and drive business value. We offer a range of services, including IT strategy and transformation, digital transformation, and technology implementation, with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies like AI and cloud solutions.

Deloitte also emphasizes the importance of trust and ethical considerations in technology adoption.

Job Description

Deloitte Africa is actively seeking exceptional pre-sales professionals to join our Finance Transformation Consulting team. We are looking for talented individuals with expertise in Anaplan, particularly within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) as a base, with knowledge in Supply Chain, or Workforce Planning as an added benefit, to help our clients transform their business operations.

Your Impact

As a Solution Consultant/Senior Solution Consultant, you'll play a pivotal role in showcasing the power of Anaplan to our diverse client base across Africa. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Engagement:Collaborate with senior executives and key stakeholders to understand their unique business challenges and demonstrate how Anaplan's solutions deliver tangible value.
• Tailored Solutions:Design and deliver bespoke demonstrations, proof-of-concept models, and compelling presentations that directly address customer requirements.
• Domain Expertise:Leverage your deep understanding in FP&A, Supply Chain, or Workforce Planning to effectively and credibly position Anaplan's platform capabilities. While a strong foundation in FP&A is preferred, expertise in one of these domains is key.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with our various offerings within Consulting, including Finance Transformation, Supply Chain, Human Capital, Tax, Analytics, Marketing, and Technical teams to ensure the delivery of integrated and effective client solutions.
• Market Leadership:Stay current on industry trends, proactively sharing insights both internally and externally, and demonstrating thought leadership in the marketplace.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced pre-sales experts who excel in any of the following domains, with a foundational understanding of FP&A:

• FP&A Domain Expert:You possess in-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, scenario modeling, and analytics.
• Supply Chain Domain Expert:You have robust expertise in demand and supply planning, inventory management, production scheduling, supply chain analytics, and operational optimization.
• Workforce Planning Domain Expert:You understand headcount planning, organizational design, talent forecasting, compensation modeling, and workforce analytics.

Qualifications

Your Qualifications

Don't be deterred if you don't tick every box; we're keen to hear from you if you have a strong foundation in some of these areas:

• Deep Domain-Specific Expertise:
  • FP&A professionalsmust possess skills in enterprise FP&A processes (budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning).
  • Supply Chain expertsshould demonstrate proficiency in supply/demand planning and optimization processes.
  • Workforce Planning expertsshould have an understanding of strategic workforce planning methodologies.
• Anaplan Experience:Experience or familiarity with Anaplan, EPM/BPM software, Cloud/SaaS modeling tools, analytics platforms, or multidimensional planning technologies.
• Communication Skills:Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and influencing skills. The ability to simplify complex technical details into compelling business value messages is crucial.
• Consultative Approach:A proven track record in consultative customer engagement, solution-driven problem-solving, and teamwork in matrix environments.

Additional Information

Why Join Deloitte Africa?

Joining Deloitte Africa means becoming part of a leading global professional services network that offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and development. You'll work with a diverse team of experts, on challenging projects that make a real impact on our clients' businesses across the continent.

What's Next?

If this role excites you, we encourage you to express your interest today! Take the first step towards an exciting future with Deloitte Africa and help our clients harness the power of Anaplan.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day.We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. Weseek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

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