Anaplan Solutions Architect

Anaplan Solutions Architect

Location: London (Hybrid)

Permanent - Full time

We're looking for a Certified Master Anaplanner (or aspiring expert) to drive innovation in enterprise financial planning. This is a high impact role where you'll design, build, and optimise Anaplan solutions that power investment decisions and global operations.

Key Responsibilities Anaplan Development & Administration

• Innovate financial modeling approaches using Anaplan's latest capabilities to tackle complex investment challenges.
• Lead the design, build, and deployment of models supporting planning, forecasting, incentive compensation, and portfolio management.
• Maintain and enhance existing models for scalability, performance, and evolving business needs.
• Oversee user provisioning, role-based security, and governance across global teams.
• Act as SME and champion for best practices in model design and administration.

System Integration & Automation

• Develop and manage integrations with ERP, CRM, HR, and data warehouses using APIs and automation tools.
• Partner with IT and data teams to establish reliable ETL pipelines for accurate, consistent data flows.
• Implement solutions to validate, normalize, and transform data across systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, Investments, and Operations to translate business processes into technical solutions.
• Deliver actionable insights and provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to maximise adoption.
• Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to leverage advanced modeling and reporting capabilities.

Continuous Improvement

• Mentor junior team members in Anaplan best practices and financial modeling.
• Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimisation, and system enhancements.
• Stay ahead of Anaplan releases and emerging technologies to keep Starwood at the forefront of enterprise planning.
• Strengthen organisational capability through documentation, training, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Certified Master Anaplanner strongly preferred.
• Understanding Finance requirements and translating these into a technical solution.
• 5+ years in financial systems, enterprise planning, or business solutions, with 3+ years focused on Anaplan.
• Hands on experience with system integration tools, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and automation frameworks (VBA, Google Apps Script, MS Power Automate).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, OneCloud, Workday Adaptive Planning, SAP Business Objects) is a plus.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communicator, able to bridge technical concepts with non technical stakeholders.

Apply now to express your interest in this role. Our team handles a multitude of live vacancies in the EPM space, so please get in touch to discuss your expertise in this field and explore our job opportunities.