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Keyrus · 3 hours ago

Anaplan FP&A Solutions Architect

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Keyrus is a global consultancy that develops data and digital solutions for performance management. The Anaplan FP&A Solutions Architect will lead the design and implementation of complex Anaplan solutions, focusing on financial planning and analysis while collaborating with clients to achieve strategic goals.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement scalable Anaplan solutions leveraging both Classic and Polaris engines

Lead delivery of enterprise-grade models across financial planning & analysis across industries

Serve as technical authority for solution design, data architecture, model performance optimization, and governance

Collaborate with clients to define end-to-end planning architecture, including data flows, integrations, and user experience

Partner with cross-functional teams to align solution design with organizational objectives and EPM best practices

Lead design reviews, data mapping, model build, UAT, and deployment

Provide hands-on mentorship to model builders and consultants, ensuring adoption of Anaplan Way and modeling standards

Collaborate with data integration specialists to connect Anaplan with ERP, CRM, and BI systems

Evaluate and implement new Anaplan AI capabilities (e.g., Co-Planner, Co-Builder, Forecaster) to drive predictive insights

Create demo models, proofs of concept, and support pre-sales activities with innovative solution prototypes

Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for performance tuning and re-architecture

Act as a trusted advisor to clients on planning transformation and connected planning maturity

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their strategic goals and challenges

Mentor and provide guidance to junior consultants and team members on Anaplan best practices and conduct training sessions to enhance the Anaplan expertise of the team

Identify gaps in business and technical requirements, testing, potential project risk, and communication issues in client delivery

Deliver presentations and demonstrations to audiences ranging from executives to business users

Determine priorities, scope, timeline, goals, and key milestones for requested enhancements and model defects

Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance the overall understanding of Anaplan within the organization

Review and optimize existing Anaplan implementations for improved performance and user experience

Maintain customer focus and demonstrate leadership to drive consensus and project-related decisions

Serve as the application and software subject matter expert throughout the client engagement

Qualification

AnaplanFP&A expertiseModel performance optimizationData integrationCertified Solution ArchitectMaster AnaplannerMulti-dimensional modelingAgile methodologiesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Background in multi-dimensional modeling, analytics, or business intelligence

Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing Performance Management Solutions using Anaplan

Minimum of 5 years of experience as consultant or working on industry as SME on functional roles

Exposure to the FP&A function via Anaplan project work and/or previous corporate experience (ideally both)

Prior experience in a project team environment using structured methodologies for gathering business requirements, business processes, data conversions, and system interfaces

Ability to work independently, manage small to mid-size engagements, or parts of a larger engagement

Deep understanding of Anaplan's Polaris Engine

Strong skills in model performance optimization, data hub design, and hierarchy management

Experience integrating Anaplan with source systems (ERP, HCM, CRM, Data Warehouse)

Certified Solution Architect and/or Master Anaplanner

Demonstrated analytical and problem‐solving skills

Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Information Management and Technology, Engineering, or related field, and equivalent experience

Strong English communication skills

Preferred

Prior experience in business development and providing sales support, including contribution to RFPs and conducting demo sessions for prospective clients

Familiarity with AI-driven forecasting, machine learning pipelines, and predictive analytics

Experience in Agile delivery methodologies

Deep understanding of Anaplan's optimizer, Anaplan Forecaster, and Anaplan Data Orchestrator