Financial Systems Manager - Anaplan Solution Architect

March 6

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HMH is an educational company that specializes in providing comprehensive curriculum and assessment solutions across a wide spectrum of subjects. They offer programs and resources for literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning for K-12 students. Additionally, HMH focuses on professional development for educators to enhance instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.

Education • Learning Technology

1001 - 5000 employees

📚 Education

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Systems Manager (Anaplan Solution Architect) within the FP&A department with proven expertise in managing Anaplan, a leading Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tool. • You will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative solutions to drive financial performance and operational efficiency within our organization, while discovering new reporting and analysis to present to internal partners. • Key Responsibilities: 1. Project Owner/ Solution Architect: Own and lead the design and development of Anaplan solutions that align with business requirements and strategic objectives, serving as the subject matter expert on Anaplan functionalities and capabilities. 2. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations and our Lines of Businesses to gather requirements, define solutions, and drive alignment on Anaplan implementation strategies. This can also mean self-identifying projects and presenting new, unanticipated, functionality within Anaplan. 3. Model Design and Optimization: Design, build, and optimize Anaplan models to support complex financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and profitability modeling. 4. Data Integration and Governance: Establish robust data integration processes to ensure seamless data flows between Anaplan and other financial systems, while maintaining data integrity and governance standards. 5. Performance Tuning and Scalability: Optimize Anaplan performance and scalability by implementing best practices in model architecture, calculation logic, and data management techniques. 6. User Training and Enablement: Provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, empowering them to leverage Anaplan effectively for decision-making, analysis, and reporting purposes. 7. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of Anaplan updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for process improvements, enhancements, and innovation.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Anaplan Certified Model Builder, Solution Architect, CMA) preferred. • Proven experience as an Anaplan Solution Architect, with a strong track record of designing and implementing scalable Anaplan solutions in complex organizational environments. • Expertise in Anaplan model building, including blueprinting, module design, formula creation, and dashboard development. • Deep understanding of financial concepts and FP&A processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable Anaplan solutions. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a passion for driving data-driven decision-making. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects to successful completion within defined timelines. • Prior experience in consulting and/or leading projects is a significant plus. • Prior experience with financial responsibilities, particularly FP&A, also a large plus. • Experience in the education industry is a plus, not a must-have.