MERJE are partnered with a leading Manchester based Financial Services business in their search for a talented Anaplan Model Builder to join their Financial Systems function.
The successful candidate will hold a pivotal role in the Finance Systems team, primarily focused on supporting Anaplan consolidation processes.
Responsibilities include addressing user queries, developing new modules, and maintaining existing ones.
The role emphasizes enhancing process efficiency, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing month-end support to finance teams.
Overall, the candidate will act as a crucial link between the Finance Systems team and end-users, driving continuous improvement in the Anaplan platform and supporting finance teams organisation wide.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
Craft dynamic modules, incorporate complex business rules, and develop elegant dashboards in Anaplan to provide actionable insights, showcasing advanced proficiency in Anaplan model building.
Create actions and processes in Anaplan to streamline workflows and enhance the automation of complex business processes, driving efficiency and scalability.
Seamlessly integrate data sources with Anaplan through data import/export, API connections, and data transformation processes, facilitating comprehensive analysis and informed decision-making.
Utilize advanced formula writing in Anaplan, including multi-dimensional formula usage and complex calculations, to drive accurate forecasting and predictive modelling.
Ensure accurate tracking and management of model changes and updates through version control practices, safeguarding the integrity of Anaplan solutions.
Design intuitive and visually appealing dashboards in Anaplan, presenting data effectively to end-users and enabling informed decision-making.
Optimize model performance in Anaplan, reducing calculation times and improving overall system responsiveness to drive efficiency.
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions to validate Anaplan models, ensuring they meet client requirements and expectations.
Provide training, support, and user guides to maximize Anaplan model usability, addressing user queries and issues promptly.
Conduct proactive and meticulous maintenance and updates to Anaplan models, ensuring they remain agile and responsive to evolving business needs.
Demonstrate proficiency in analytical tools like PowerBI and advanced Excel skills, enhancing capabilities for insightful analysis and reporting.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Anaplan Certification: Anaplan certification(s) are highly preferred, including Anaplan Certified Model Builder or Anaplan Certified Solution Architect.
Proven Anaplan Expertise : Possess a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working with Anaplan. Demonstrate strong proficiency in building and maintaining Anaplan models, including dimensions, hierarchies, and relationships. Exhibit proficiency in creating complex calculations, formulas, and logic within AP modules.
Analytical Tools : Proficiency in Analytical tools like PowerBI and advanced Excel skills is preferred.
Financial background : Good understanding of financial consolidation processes and concepts required.
Attention to Detail : Meticulousness and a strong focus on accuracy are crucial when working with financial data and building complex models.
Adaptability : The ability to quickly adapt to changes in project requirements, business processes, or technology updates is essential in the fast-paced world of Anaplan.
Problem-Solving Orientation : A natural inclination to identify issues, seek solutions, and optimize processes within Anaplan models.
Time Management : Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
Communication : Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly.
Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities. If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.
