Anaplan Solution Architect

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Finance Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary Contribute to creating a better tomorrow   The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues the world is facing, in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fuelled by open and curious minds? To work with people who are passionate about what they do and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re in the right place.     Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.   PwC Advisory is a network of multiple possibilities - where you want to make an impact is always up to you. Under the expert stewardship of our Advisory experts, you’ll delve into the inner workings of companies to find the best solutions for the challenges they might have. From the excitement of deals to the complexities of consulting and the fascinating realm of risks and threats in forensics, you’ll help our clients nurture trust and maintain their evolutionary edge, today and into the future. Now that’s making a difference.

As an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect, you’ll make an impact by:   Demonstrating a keen interest in CFOs’ agendas and how they’re impacted by current trends in technology and the global economy   Act as solution architect on large EPM transformations (typically focusing on FP&A and/or Consolidation), from end-to-end design to implementation   Take the lead on developing and growing the practice, focusing on Anaplan   Analyzing the business needs of different clients and translating it to the right Anaplan blueprint (bridging the gap between IT & business)   Helping clients with designing their overall EPM system architecture, supporting them on integration decisions and data validation activities   Making sure we deliver most of the value for the clients by tailoring solutions to their to-be processes and ensuring model builders are applying best practices when developing modules & models   Lead the build for proof of concepts for prospects   Coaching junior model builders on and off the job and being the key point of contact for our clients during projects   Serve as the Anaplan Subject Matter Expert within PwC, providing training to team members on the tool's capabilities and model functionalities    Developing (finance) models in different areas including costing, planning, budgeting and forecasting and consolidation   Helping Partners and Directors on business development initiatives  About you   You hold a university degree and have at least 6 years of work experience    You have a deep understanding of and hands-on experience with the following EPM tool: Anaplan and potentially with others: CCH Tagetik, OneStream, Pigment, Oracle EPM, etc.   Having a good relationship with the local sales and alliance team of Anaplan is considered a big asset   You have worked as Anaplan solution architect on at least 2 projects, covering process and tool design, configuration, testing, training and hypercare   You demonstrate working knowledge or relevant project experience in one of the following FP&A areas: consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting   You are certified as Professional Anaplan Solution Architect, or you have developed a minimum of 3 years of Anaplan model builder experiences and are motivated to become an Anaplan Solution Architect   You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail   You demonstrate willingness to take ownership (i.e. key project deliverables or day-to-day tasks in your current role).   You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and either Dutch or French. Any other language is an asset   You have a true team spirit, and you are eager to work