Anaplan Solution Architect

SystemsAccountants is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit an experienced Anaplan Solutions Architect for a 12-month temporary contract. This is a key role within a high-performing Finance Systems function, supporting business-critical planning processes and driving enhancements across a mature Anaplan landscape.

Working closely within the Financial Systems Team, you'll play a central

role in ensuring continuity of quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and ongoing model development. You'll also be heavily involved in a major transformation programme, ensuring smooth integrations and performance of Anaplan models as the technology landscape evolves.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Anaplan professional to step into a visible, impactful role within a growing Centre of Excellence,

partnering with Finance, FP&A, Technology and regional teams across

Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Anaplan Model Development & Architecture

Deliver planned model build, enhancements and structural updates in line with the 2026 roadmap

Work closely with the in-house Anaplan model builder on integration activities

Produce solution designs, effort estimates and architectural

documentation

Adhere to governance standards and present changes through the Technical Design Authority

BAU Support & Operations

Manage and triage JIRA tickets, ensuring timely resolution

Oversee user access, security groups and admin tasks

Troubleshoot data loads, integrations, formulas, mappings and UX issues

Collaborate with Data & Analytics teams to maintain seamless data flows

Manage incidents via the Anaplan Support Portal and communicate

release updates

Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

Co-own the Anaplan roadmap with FP&A

Lead prioritisation meetings and stakeholder reviews

Oversee QA, IT testing, CAB readiness and UAT sign-off

Work closely with technical product managers and cross-functional teams

Training & Enablement

Support quarterly training for forecasting and budgeting cycles

Deliver onboarding and user enablement sessions

Maintain training materials and guidance for new users

Do you have experience in Jira?, Proven experience as an Anaplan Solutions Architect, certification required

Strong command of Anaplan modelling best practice

Minimum 5 years' hands-on Anaplan development experience

Experience working in complex, multi-system environments

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, self-managed environment