Anaplan Solutions Architect

Anaplan Development & Administration

Innovate financial modeling approaches using Anaplan's latest capabilities to tackle complex investment challenges.

Lead the design, build, and deployment of models supporting planning, forecasting, incentive compensation, and portfolio management.

Maintain and enhance existing models for scalability, performance, and evolving business needs.

Oversee user provisioning, role-based security, and governance across global teams.

Act as SME and champion for best practices in model design and administration.

System Integration & Automation

Develop and manage integrations with ERP, CRM, HR, and data warehouses using APIs and automation tools.

Partner with IT and data teams to establish reliable ETL pipelines for accurate, consistent data flows.

Implement solutions to validate, normalize, and transform data across systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Finance, Investments, and Operations to translate business processes into technical solutions.

Deliver actionable insights and provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to maximize adoption.

Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to leverage advanced modeling and reporting capabilities.

Continuous Improvement

Mentor junior team members in Anaplan best practices and financial modeling.

Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and system enhancements.

Stay ahead of Anaplan releases and emerging technologies to keep Starwood at the forefront of enterprise planning.

Strengthen organizational capability through documentation, training, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Do you have experience in Workday?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We're looking for a Certified Master Anaplanner (or aspiring expert) to drive innovation in enterprise financial planning. This is a high-impact role where you'll design, build, and optimise Anaplan solutions that power investment decisions and global operations., Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Certified Master Anaplanner strongly preferred.

Understanding Finance requirements and translating these into a technical solution

5+ years in financial systems, enterprise planning, or business solutions, with 3+ years focused on Anaplan.

Hands-on experience with system integration tools, APIs, and data pipelines.

Strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and automation frameworks (VBA, Google Apps Script, MS Power Automate).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, OneCloud, Workday Adaptive Planning, SAP Business Objects) is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Strong communicator, able to bridge technical concepts with non-technical stakeholders.