Senior Anaplan Model Builder

Anaplan Financial Planning Model Administrator

Support, administer, and enhance enterprise-wide Anaplan financial planning models within the FP&A Systems team. Drive agile solutions for business decision-making. Ensure model integrity, scalability, and evolution across business units. Serve as expert for daily operations, issue resolution, data validation, and user guidance. Design enhancements aligned with business strategies. Manage workspace administration, including user security, troubleshooting, and governance. Collaborate with finance, IT, and stakeholders. Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on data, technology, customer service, and continuous improvement. Location: Onsite in Springdale, AR, US. Remote options available for candidates outside the area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business and finance teams to optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning cycles.
• Lead office hours, training sessions, and ongoing support to maximize Anaplan model adoption.
• Monitor, audit, and validate data imports, exports, and integrations for accuracy.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve model defects and system issues with IT and Anaplan support.
• Design, develop, and implement model enhancements and new functionalities.
• Administer user access, security settings, and governance compliance.
• Maintain runbooks, documentation, and controls for reliable operations.
• Stay current with Anaplan updates via community engagement and learning.
• Support cross-training and multiple models in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Operations), Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of finance or FP&A experience with financial planning knowledge.
• At least 1 year hands-on building and maintaining Anaplan models or similar platforms.
• Preferred: Anaplan Level 1 and Level 2 Model Building Certifications.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel proficiency for spreadsheet modeling and data manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools like PowerPoint, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.

Functional and Behavioral Skills:

• Passion for data analytics, business insights, and financial modeling.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and customer-focused support skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced settings with innovation and best practices.