Planning Specialist (Anaplan Model Builder)

About the role

The Planning Specialist is a consultant role responsible for configuring and developing planning models to support business needs. This includes building and maintaining customized models as well as configuring models from a base model. The role requires a solid grasp of finance, accounting and business rules and processes, translating them into effective model configurations. The Planning Specialist actively engages with stakeholders to understand requirements, validate business logic and support alignment of the solution with the model goals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide active support to the Planning Solution Architects by providing inputs and analyzed insights based on discussions and learning from the model, the client and the business process
• Actively implement guidelines, reminders and initiatives introduced by the Director
• Actively perform model analysis and process analysis in order to come up with a sound and stable approach to the building of the planning model
• Complete trainings and when needed, certification requirements of the planning solution
• Perform work within the agreed committed timelines
• Actively support in establishing strong relationships with client stakeholders and business unit leaders
• Actively engage with other Planning Specialists and Planning Solution Architects for exchange of ideas and understanding of the client business process
• Actively support the fostering of a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer-centricity
• Participate and provide inputs during pre-sales activities with clients and potential clients
• Perform timely update of billable hours

About you

• Graduate of any Finance, Business or IT related course
• 2-3 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Anaplan model building is a plus
• Experience in configuring and using planning solutions is a plus
• Knowledge in MS Excel
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills
• Business acumen
• Attention to Detail
• Self-starter / High initiative