Lead Anaplan Model Builder

This role involves designing, building, and evolving high performance Anaplan solutions. It supports Sales Compensation Management / Incentive Compensation Management within a technology-focused company.

• Proven experience as an Anaplan Solution Architect or Senior Model Builder with certification (Level 2 or 3) strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of dedicated Anaplan experience with strong background in enterprise planning or financial/sales technology.
• Strong knowledge of the Anaplan Way methodology and connected planning principles.
• Track record analyzing complex requirements and delivering scalable Anaplan solutions across multiple implementations.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-changing environment with strong prioritization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, producing clear documentation.
• Business knowledge of FP&A processes, Sales Compensation / Incentive Compensation Management.
• Understanding of Sales, Revenue Operations or Go-To-Market processes in a B2B / SaaS / digital media environment is a plus.
• Hybrid "tech-and-business" profile with rigor in model architecture and commercial context.
• Proactive with knowledge of Anaplan roadmap, AI trends, and industry best practices.
• Collaborative team player with mentoring and knowledge-sharing experience.

Anaplan Design & Development:

• Design, build, and enhance Anaplan models following platform best practices (PLANS, DISCO, UX).
• Translate functional and technical designs into scalable Anaplan architectures.
• Manage deployment lifecycles using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) across DEV / UAT / PROD.
• Build and maintain data integrations (Imports/Exports, CloudWorks, Anaplan Connect, APIs) with upstream and downstream systems (CRM, HRIS, Data Warehouse).
• Monitor, tune, and optimize model performance and calculation efficiency.
• Design intuitive UX pages (dashboards, worksheets) for self-service.
• Apply rigorous naming conventions, version control, and governance standards.

Business Requirements Gathering & Translation:

• Lead scoping workshops and functional specification sessions with business stakeholders.
• Challenge business requirements balancing stakeholder needs with system consistency.
• Define and prioritize user stories and backlogs.
• Produce and maintain clear technical and functional documentation.
• Support end users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Hypercare phases.
• Act as trusted advisor translating evolving needs into actionable solutions.

Sales Compensation & Planning Expertise:

• Contribute to design and evolution of Sales Compensation/Incentive Compensation models.
• Support FP&A planning cycles: Top-Line and Bottom-Up planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure models remain compliant and aligned with finance/HR policies.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Monitor new Anaplan platform features and UX capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation including Anaplan's AI/ML capabilities.
• Propose improvements to strengthen and secure business processes.
• Contribute to the Anaplan Center of Excellence sharing best practices.

Only candidates located in Europe are eligible due to the remote work location requirement within Europe and CET working hours.