Anaplan Configuration Consultant

Job Title:Anaplan Configuration Consultant

Location:NY/Remote

We are seeking an experienced Anaplan Configuration Consultant to join a top-tier Asset Management firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Anaplan solutions to support key business functions such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), forecasting, budgeting, headcount planning, and spend management. This role will require collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to drive Anaplan best practices and streamline business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define methodology, standards, and best practices for Anaplan configuration and implementation.
• Configure, develop, and support Anaplan models to enhance planning and forecasting capabilities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Sales, IT, and Data teams, to implement Anaplan solutions that optimize business processes.
• Manage data integrations and data hubs, ensuring seamless connectivity with other enterprise applications.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient Anaplan solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pre-production and post-production issues related to Anaplan applications.
• Ensure adherence to test-driven/behavior-driven development principles, maintaining documentation and wiki pages.
• Conduct peer reviews and enforce code style and group development standards.
• Provide Anaplan technical expertise in the implementation of large-scale projects.
• Review existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements using Anaplan capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software development or business systems with multiple commercially deployed products.
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience in Anaplan configuration and implementation.
• Strong understanding of Financial Planning & Budgeting, including forecasting, headcount planning, and spend management.
• Prior experience supporting FP&A, Accounting, or Sales Finance functions.
• Knowledge of SaaS business environments and enterprise-level financial applications.
• Experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Anaplan certification (e.g., Certified Model Builder, Master Anaplanner) is preferred.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:

• Deep expertise in Anaplan configuration and implementation.
• Experience integrating Anaplan with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, Data Warehouses).
• Knowledge of scripting and automation techniques for Anaplan workflows.
• Strong skills in data management, model building, and business process optimization.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and data integration