About the role
- Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Anaplan enablement
- Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and IT to align planning goals with technical capabilities
- Lead Anaplan implementation and enhancement projects
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications
- Optimize planning, forecasting, and reporting processes using Anaplan
- Ensure data governance, automation, and model integrity
- Develop training and change management strategies to support user adoption
- Partner with internal and external Anaplan stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Finance, IT, or enterprise planning systems
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Anaplan (model building, architecture, deployment)
- Strong understanding of financial planning and forecasting processes
- Proven leadership in managing cross-functional projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Preferred: Master’s degree or MBA
- Preferred: Anaplan certification(s)
- Preferred: Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and data integration tools
- Preferred: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and enterprise architecture principles
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Anaplanmodel buildingarchitecturedeploymentfinancial planningforecastingdata governanceautomationchange managementERP systems
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementproject managementcross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Anaplan certificationMaster’s degreeMBA