Anaplan Resource With Model Builder

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Anaplan Model Builder responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Anaplan models to support business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The resource will work closely with business stakeholders, finance teams, and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable planning solutions using Anaplan.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Anaplan models to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance management.

• Gather business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into functional specifications and model designs.

• Develop Anaplan modules, lists, hierarchies, line items, saved views, dashboards, and actions based on business needs.

• Build model calculations, formulas, and business logic using Anaplan functions such as SUM, LOOKUP, SUMPRODUCT, FINDITEM, and SELECT, where appropriate.

• Create and maintain data integrations between Anaplan and external systems using APIs, Anaplan Connect, and supported integration tools.

• Develop data import and export processes, mapping rules, and validation checks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

• Apply Anaplan best practices for model performance, scalability, dimensionality, and efficient data handling.

• Implement model-to-model data integration and maintain synchronization between planning models.

• Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A), workforce planning, sales planning, supply chain planning, and operational planning requirements.

• Perform unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and troubleshoot model-related issues.

• Manage model revisions, deployment processes, and production support activities.

• Document model architecture, calculations, data flows, integration processes, and technical specifications.

• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and end users to enhance planning capabilities and improve business processes.

• Provide user training, resolve production issues, and deliver ongoing model enhancements.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Anaplan model building and model administration.

• Proficiency in Anaplan modules, lists, line items, dimensions, hierarchies, and model structures.

• Knowledge of Anaplan formulas, functions, and calculation logic.

• Experience with Data Integration, import/export actions, saved views, dashboards, and UX pages.

• Understanding of Anaplan model optimization and performance tuning.

• Experience with APIs, Anaplan Connect, and integration tools such as Informatica or MuleSoft is beneficial.

• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas and data analysis.

• Knowledge of SQL, data mapping, data transformation, and validation techniques is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Jira, and documentation tools.