Anaplan Manager

This role is for an Anaplan Manager at Deloitte, focusing on Finance Transformation programs. The responsibilities include leading engagements, assessing client finance processes, designing and overseeing Anaplan model implementation, managing client relationships, and developing deliverables. The role requires significant experience with EPM platforms, particularly Anaplan, and team leadership.

What you'd actually do

  1. You will lead small engagements or complex workstreams within larger Finance Transformation programs with emphasis on Anaplan EPM.
  2. You will assess client finance processes, data, and operating models; identify improvement opportunities; and design target-state solutions.
  3. You will oversee Anaplan model design/build, testing, deployment, and cutover; ensure quality and leading practices.
  4. You will manage day-to-day client relationships, status, risks, and issue resolution; secure stakeholder alignment and sign-offs.
  5. You will develop and present deliverables and recommendations; support proposals, SOWs, and other business development activities.

Skills

Required

  • 6+ years of experience implementing one or more EPM platforms, including Anaplan.
  • 1+ year as an Anaplan Solution Architect and/or Anaplan Delivery Manager.
  • 2+ years leading and managing project teams (minimum team size of 3).
  • 6+ years of consulting experience in a corporate environment or consulting firm, including hands-on EPM build/configuration and business rules development.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
  • Ability to travel 25-50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS Finance, MS Information Systems).
  • Experience defining systems strategy; developing business and technical requirements; designing and prototyping; testing; training; deployment; and support procedures for EPM solutions.
  • Experience managing engagements or workstreams implementing technology-enabled business solutions for clients.
  • Experience in presales activities, including proposals and RFP responses.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) for deliverables and presentations.
  • Functional experience with core finance processes (planning, budgeting, forecasting, costing).