As a Financial Planning & Analysis Associate within our Infrastructure Technology team, you will play a critical role in executing financial processes, analysis, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to partner with senior technology management and maintain strict governance across a large matrixed organization. Your work will directly impact our technology spend and efficiency metrics, providing you with a challenging and rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute the product delivery strategy for the Finance Data Platform, focusing on forecasting and Anaplan solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, goals, and roadmap.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product enhancement.
- Project Management:
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure successful delivery.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with finance, IT, and business teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of Anaplan solutions.
- Forecasting and Anaplan Solutions:
- Drive the implementation and optimization of forecasting models using Anaplan.
- Ensure the platform supports accurate and efficient financial forecasting and planning processes.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in forecasting and Anaplan solutions.
- Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
- Establish quality assurance processes to ensure the platform meets high standards of performance and reliability.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance product delivery and user experience.
- Reporting and Analytics:
- Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track product performance and user satisfaction.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, challenges, and achievements.
Required skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience in product management or project management, preferably in finance or data platforms.
- Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies and experience with Anaplan software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Anaplan Model Builder (Level 2 certification) with a minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on model building experience
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) is a plus
- People management and leading skills