Anaplan Solution Architect

Overview

GlobalFoundries is hiring an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect for its Global Performance Finance Team. The role serves as a functional and technical SME for Finance and Business Operations teams, implementing connected planning and forecasting solutions for FP&A.

What you'll do

• Identify and transform existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business issues into scalable, transparent, and efficient Anaplan models.
• Optimize existing models and incorporate new functionalities as part of a connected planning solution.
• Serve as the architectural SME for a large-scale Anaplan connected planning system.
• Guide key stakeholders through “The Anaplan Way” implementation methodology.
• Provide meaningful feedback and updates to business partners in a timely manner.
• Configure and maintain Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, actions, and other model settings to meet business needs.
• Participate in and/or lead UAT testing and deployment.
• Define user roles and permissions in Anaplan.
• Participate in data integration design and support for existing and new integrations.
• Develop model documentation.
• Provide production support and training to the Anaplan global user base.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

What you'll need

• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect.
• 8 years or more experience successfully implementing Anaplan solutions as an Anaplan or Pigment Model Builder and Solution Architect.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proven knowledge of a formal system implementation methodology, including requirements gathering, design, build/test, and deployment using the Agile method.
• Ability to translate current spreadsheet models into effective and efficient Anaplan model designs.
• Design ability to translate complex Excel models into scalable multi-dimensional Anaplan models.
• Experience implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions such as Pigment, PowerBI, Cognos, Hyperion, SAP BPC, Business Objects, and TM1.
• Strong understanding of inbound and outbound data integration with various source systems, including ERP, CRM, and APS.
• Motivation as a self-starter who takes pride in service excellence.
• Ability to thrive as a true team player in a collaborative and dynamic work setting.
• Passion for business analytics, modeling, and planning.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong systems aptitude and ability to identify opportunities to leverage technology as an efficiency enabler.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, and diverse audiences.
• Strong influencing, coaching, communication, and facilitative skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to worldwide GlobalFoundries facilities.

Nice to have

• A degree (BA or MS) in Finance, Accounting, or MIS.
• Working experience in a multicultural environment across different time zones.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.