Senior Anaplan Model Builder

Job Summary

Senior Anaplan Model Builder is responsible for contributing to the Anaplan Center of Excellence organization by helping to define best practices, supporting proof‑of‑concepts, and bringing new ideas.

Key Responsibilities

• Define best practices, support proof‑of‑concepts, and bring new ideas to the Anaplan Center of Excellence.
• Independently make complex manual updates or Anaplan model updates based on incoming requests.
• Elicit requirements for small to medium‑sized requests, working with users to determine underlying needs and potential solutions.
• Transform these requests into actionable work and collaborate with technical teams to complete items while maintaining continuous communication with key stakeholders.
• Test routine updates and enhancements to ensure necessary functionality continues to work and remains user‑friendly.
• Support training, documentation, tracking, prioritization, and delivery of results for Anaplan implementation.
• Assist in developing Proof of Concepts models to showcase real‑time scenarios and establish credibility of the Anaplan platform for consideration.
• Develop, enhance, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of Anaplan‑based models and dashboards.
• Develop an in‑depth understanding of business processes and create solutions to improve functionality, user experience, and data quality in Anaplan.
• Troubleshoot issues and elevate where necessary.
• Stay abreast of the latest Anaplan and related system functionalities, as well as industry best practices on data modelling, planning, and process definition.
• Develop comprehensive expertise in the existing Anaplan ecosystem, including all model intricacies.
• Collaborate and nurture partnerships with senior leaders and various teams across the broader organization.
• Develop deep knowledge and technical expertise in Anaplan’s data sources, including Greystar operational data, financial data, and other connecting systems.
• Collaborate frequently and closely with other Anaplan CoE team members to comply with Greystar best build practices, model management, and project road‑mapping.
• Perform ad hoc deep dives on pressing/emerging business issues, leveraging Anaplan model builder expertise for solutions.
• Expand model ownership and expertise into new use cases over time.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (IT or technical‑related degree preferred).
• Anaplan Certified Model Builder certification (Level1 and Level2). Level3 certification and beyond is a plus.
• 2‑3+years of successfully implementing Anaplan solutions as a model builder.
• Experience with Anaplan integrators such as Anaplan Connect, APIs, and Informatica (Hyperconnect).
• Experience in regional/global Application Operations & Support Management role and understanding of data integration is a plus.
• Expert skills in Excel spreadsheet modelling, pivot tables, formulas, charts, etc.
• Experience in running helpdesk/support to end‑users, incident management, and problem‑solving.
• Lean / Agile Product Development expertise and experience.
• Proficiency in English language and ability to communicate technical topics in a simple way to a non‑technical audience.
• ETL tool experience (preferred but not required).
• Experience with Topline Revenue Forecast modelling (preferred but not required).

Skills & Other Qualities

• Strong problem‑solving skills with a solutions‑oriented approach to challenges and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals, and negotiate options with key stakeholders.
• Ability to act independently and exercise independent judgment and discretion within generally defined practices and policies to carry out responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple projects and strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, creating a healthy environment where everybody feels welcome and safe to share ideas.
• Ability to lead processes effectively and deliver outputs on time.
• Ability to manipulate and sort large volume of data in Excel.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret accounting, finance, and FP&A concepts and translate them into effective Anaplan solutions.
• Demonstrate an automation‑focused mindset, actively identifying opportunities to streamline manual processes and enhance solution scalability.

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