Anaplan Solution Architect

We’re seeking for an exceptional Anaplan Solution Architect to join our client dynamic team . This role is perfect for an experienced Anaplanner looking to make a big impact by enhancing and optimizing financial planning, forecasting, and business processes through the power of Anaplan. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Anaplan Consultant with experience in solution implementation. The candidate will play a key role in Anaplan model solutioning and implementations, optimizing business planning processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective planning solutions. This role offers hands-on experience and professional growth in the enterprise performance management (EPM) and planning ecosystem.

Location : Gurugram / Bangalore

Key Responsibility

Solution Architect : Design, build, and maintain Anaplan models that align with business requirements and best practices

Data Integration : Work with data sources and collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth integration with Anaplan models

Requirement Gathering : Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements through workshops, stakeholder interviews, and process mapping and ability to transform the requirements into multi-dimensional models

Testing & Validation : Support testing efforts, conduct model validations, and troubleshoot issues to ensure data integrity and model accuracy

Training & Documentation : Provide training to end-users, prepare user guides, and document model functionalities and configurations

Process Optimization : Identify opportunities for model improvements, automation, and efficiency gains

Stakeholder Engagement : Communicate and collaborate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders, understanding their planning needs and providing technical solutions

Qualifications

Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or a related field or Chartered Accountant / MBA Finance

Experience : 6+years of Anaplan Solution Architecture experience (with exposure to minimum 2 end-to-end implementations on Anaplan)

Anaplan Certification : Anaplan Solution Architect

Technical Skills : Proficiency in Anaplan and understanding of multi-dimensional modeling; basic knowledge of Excel, data integration tools, or ETL processes is a plus

Analytical Skills : Strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

Soft Skills : Good interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and a team player capable of working in a dynamic environment

Excel : Moderate skills of Excel spreadsheet modelling, macros, pivot tables, formulas, charts etc

Preferred Skills

Strong client-facing skills, must be organized and detail-oriented

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment and manage a high workload

Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies

Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI