Anaplan Model Builder Analyst
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Job description
The Financial Analytics team is responsible for shaping how the department interacts with data to gain insight into our financials and make data-driven decisions. As an Anaplan Model Builder Analyst, you will be in a lead model builder capacity, within a project team, requiring autonomy and navigation of internal/external stakeholder partnerships. You will play a meaningful role in developing our next generation planning process through Anaplan. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Anaplan models to support various business functions. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into Anaplan models.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that improve enterprise planning and decision-making. As part of the Anaplan Center of Excellence (CoE), you will contribute to creating end-to-end models, supporting existing models, maintaining model integrity, implementing best practices, and driving the successful adoption of Anaplan across the organization.
What you'll be doing
- You will build and evaluate business requirements and consult with stakeholders to ensure model design reflects business needs.
- You will gain an understanding of insurance concepts and terminology, in particular individual life insurance, annuities, group insurance, and/or retirement planning.
- You will translate the solution architect's high-level instructions into actionable steps per PLANUAL standards and build solutions in Anaplan.
- You will configure and maintain Anaplan lists, modules, pages, actions, and other model settings to meet business needs.
- You will continuously monitor and optimize Anaplan models for performance.
- You will develop and maintain strong documentation on assumptions, models, and processes for end users and other model builders.
- You will contribute to the continued growth and success of the established Anaplan Center of Excellence by providing training, support to end-users, and promoting the adoption and proficiency of Anaplan across the organization.
- You will provide subject matter expertise on best practices using Anaplan while maintaining knowledge of current and emerging trends of the ecosystem.
- You will collaborate with business leaders and senior model builders on high-impact projects that shape financial and operational decision making.
- You will mentor junior model builders and support their upward mobility, This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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Requirements
Must-Haves:
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4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's).
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3 - 5+ Years experience as a model builder in an EPM tool (Anaplan or another).
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Anaplan L3 Certified, or equivalent training completed, upon hire.
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Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain focus on key objectives.
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Demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
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Ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information.
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Proactive mindset to keep projects moving forward even when a solution architect isn't immediately available to support.
Nice To-Haves:
- Anaplan L3 Certified.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis, automation, and integration.
- Familiarity with QuickSight, Power BI or other Business Intelligence software.
- Background in insurance domain in particular individual life insurance, annuities, group insurance, and/or retirement planning.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 10%
Benefits & conditions
- Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
- PTO/parental leave
- Competitive 401K and employee benefits
- Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
- Work arrangements that work for you
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training
The pay range for this position is $69,000 - $124,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.