Professional Services Consultant

Bedford Consulting
Arbo, Spain
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Arbo, Spain

Tech stack

Spreadsheets
Software as a Service
Anaplan

Job description

Beyond the Expected is the behavioural standard for everyone at Bedford. It shows up in three ways: Mindset Curiosity and strategic thinking Humility and willingness to learn A drive to exceptional craftmanship and delivery Behaviour Proactively identifying risks and opportunities in customer delivery Communicating early - no surprises Bringing clarity to complex technical or business situations Preparing customers and colleagues for success Acting with initiative and ownership Delivery High-quality model design, optimisation, documentation, and execution Rigorous governance and process adherence Strong attention to detail Ownership from scoping to delivery to customer adoption These behaviours are integral to becoming a trusted partner to our clients and to maintaining Bedford's reputation for excellence. Role Opportunity An exciting opportunity has opened within our Professional Services Team in the DACH region for a Professional Services Consultant role. This is a full-time position. You will directly contribute to high-quality delivery, customer success, and Bedford's reputation for excellence across EMEA. You'll act as a strategic partner to our customers, helping them modernise planning, optimise processes, and realise the full power of the Anaplan platform. Reports to: Principal Consultant Location: Spain (Remote) Direct Reports: n/a What to Expect Core Responsibilities Working at a senior level within our Professional Services team to deliver high-quality Anaplan solutions for our customers within expected timeframes and on budgets Translate existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business problems into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models Ability to take a consultative approach by listening to customer needs and crafting a shared vision for a solution Nurture relationships with client personnel at the appropriate levels. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed of progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery. Create long-lasting relationships that run beyond our project delivery Exposure to diverse business environments and managing customer expectations Innovate and deploy the latest Anaplan product enhancements alongside our internal knowledge base. Share learnings with peers Communicate effectively and openly with both Bedford & Anaplan colleagues Actively engage in business development initiatives while not working on customer engagements Accountabilities and KPIs Quality and success of project delivery Customer satisfaction, adoption, and health Gross Margin performance (where relevant) Adherence to project governance and PS processes, Employee Assistance Programme Access to L&D Tools Bonusly recognition rewards and vouchers Company policy statement Please further note that to protect the company's legitimate business interests, and the interests and wellbeing of current staff, the company reserves the right to lawfully undertake proportionate pre-employment checks and ongoing diligence both before the commencement of your employment and periodically during your employment.

Requirements

You naturally strive to deliver Beyond the Expected, combining sharp technical ability with commercial awareness and relationship-building excellence. xbhjioe Key Pre-requisites A background in financial/multi-dimensional modelling Strong proficiency across key Anaplan capabilities - Certified Model Builder Experience in consulting, professional services, or enterprise planning Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Excellent presentation, communication, and customer engagement skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines Alignment with Bedford's values and ways of working A high level of professional maturity, responsibility, and motivation Desirable Skills Experience in finance, supply chain, sales performance or connected planning Experience working in a partner ecosystem or SaaS consultancy Multi-country or multi-industry exposure

About the company

About Bedford ¿Está pensando en solicitar este empleo? No se demore, desplácese hacia abajo y envíe su solicitud lo antes posible para no perder la oportunidad. At Bedford, we help customers see what others can't and deliver value that goes Beyond the Expected. As one of Anaplan's most recognised and awarded partners, we combine deep platform expertise, rigorous delivery standards, and a culture built on partnership, quality, innovation, customer focus, humility, and curiosity. We expect every Anaplan professional at Bedford to be more than a modeller - to be a trusted advisor who sees risks early, identifies opportunities others miss, and helps customers unlock real business impact. If you're passionate about elevating your craft and delivering outcomes that surpass expectations, you belong here.

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