Lead Anaplan Model Builder

Overview

Lead Anaplan Model Builder role contributing to digital transformation initiatives by enabling business planning and financial insight through Anaplan, connecting data, processes and business requirements across functional teams.

What you'll do

• Design and document Anaplan models, including process maps, user guides, and solution design documentation.
• Translate business requirements, Excel models, and user stories into scalable Anaplan solutions using appropriate dimensions, hierarchies, and line items.
• Build Hub-Spoke and ALM model structures and develop user experience pages using the New UX (NUX).
• Identify and define data requirements with subject matter experts to enable new and enhanced planning capabilities.
• Collaborate with business architects, solution architects, Anaplan team members, and functional stakeholders to align solution design with business needs.
• Develop test cases and execute user acceptance testing (UAT) and functional validation activities.
• Apply Ciena and Anaplan model-building best practices while managing stakeholders across multiple business functions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 7+ years of overall professional experience, preferably in data analysis, business analysis, financial planning, or related fields.
• 5+ years of hands-on Anaplan modelling experience or experience completing at least 5 end-to-end Anaplan implementations.
• Relevant experience translating business requirements into analytical or planning solutions.
• 3+ years of experience working with databases.
• 3+ years of experience working with Excel, including data analysis, modelling, and working with complex spreadsheets.
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification or higher.
• Experience with forecasting processes and business functions, including Sales, Operations, and Finance.
• Core competencies: critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, collaboration, attention to detail, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Willingness to work in UK business hours (UK shift).

Nice to have

• Demonstrated initiative while working with limited direction and aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions and manage competing and changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to build trusted working relationships across multiple locations.
• Interest in innovation, market developments, and problem-solving.
• Interest in coaching and mentorship.

Details

• Remote role based in India, Gurugram.
• UK business hours (UK shift).