Solution Architect

Summary

Join Anaplan, a leading provider of scenario planning and analysis platform, as a Solution Architect and contribute to the success of Fortune 50 companies. You will be responsible for translating business problems into sophisticated Anaplan models, modifying existing models, serving as an architectural SME, providing feedback and updates, developing model documentation, participating in data integration and migration solutions, and leading UAT testing and deployment. This role requires a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or MIS, 5+ years of experience implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and a strong understanding of data integration. Preferred qualifications include consulting experience, 3+ years of experience building and using Anaplan models, and experience collaborating with GTM teams.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or MIS
• 5+ years’ experience implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of a formal system implementation methodology – requirements gathering, design, build/test, and deploy (Agile methodology preferable)
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Proven track record to lead and implement responsibilities simultaneously
• Penchant for service excellence and a collaborative style
• Strong understanding of data integration (inbound and outbound)
• Passion for business analytics, modeling, and planning
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Results-oriented, motivated, self-starter
• Desire to work with a truly dynamic and exciting team, with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach
• Strong desire to excel and be committed to gaining exposure to multiple industries while further developing your career

Responsibilities

• As an architect, you are primarily responsible for the successful delivery of Anaplan planning solutions in strategic accounts. You will
• Translate existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business problems into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models
• Modify existing models as part of a connected solution, optimization, or to incorporate new functionality
• Serve as the architectural SME for large-scale connected planning solutions
• Provide meaningful feedback and progress updates in a timely manner to the Business Partner and team
• Develop model documentation
• Participate in data integration and migration solutions
• Participate and/or lead UAT testing and deployment

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting experience or experience in an Anaplan architecture role
• 3+ years building and using Anaplan models, as you will build and use them to automate and scale current processes
• Experience collaborating on dynamic projects with GTM teams
• Organizational change or project management leadership experience
• Master Anaplanner Certification
• Subject matter expertise in planning and modeling in Supply Chain, Finance, or Sales is strongly preferred

Benefits

This position can sit remotely in the United States