Anaplan Senior Consultant

Deloitte•Houston, TX

54d

About The Position

Our Finance Transformation team serves as trusted advisors to CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and other key executives, providing strategic advice and implementing as-a-service solutions. We focus on enhancing finance operations and developing strategies to support enterprise-wide decision-making, ultimately unlocking financial performance and enterprise value. Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2025 What you'll do As a Senior Consultant, you will engage with diverse global clients across various industries. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing issues using advanced analytical techniques, conducting interviews, formulating recommendations, and assisting clients in implementing solutions. Our Business Finance offering empowers finance teams to drive strategic value by transforming and synchronizing planning, costing, budgeting, and forecasting across various functions. Utilizing advanced, scalable data and technology platforms, we generate actionable insights and analytics, streamline decision-making, and enable data-driven profitable growth. Additionally, we manage risks and opportunities associated with diverse and complex grant programs through comprehensive end-to-end grants management solutions. Our Finance Transformation team collaborates with key executives to advise, implement, and deliver solutions that enhance decision-making and finance operations. We focus on transforming finance functions into dynamic capabilities, leveraging best-in-class solutions across finance and analytics, planning, FP&A as-a-service, finance technology strategy, and ERP-enabled finance transformation.

Requirements

Career Experience: 4+ years of experience in a professional services or corporate business setting
Anaplan Experience: 3+ years' experience building and implementing Anaplan Financial Systems Solutions
Project Experience: 2+ years of Anaplan project experience in a professional services setting (large or boutique firm, or as an internal consultant)
Technical Skills: Ability to translate technical features into process improvements; expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining Anaplan models and modules for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and related processes; experience with Data Hub integration and design.
Finance Data Analysis: Strong skills in complex data analysis, especially for financial planning; relevant finance or similar use case experience.
System Implementation Methodologies: Familiarity with system implementation methodologies (requirements gathering, design, build/test, deploy), with a preference for Agile approaches; experience in creating mock-ups, or managing COE/prioritization with business stakeholders.
Communication Skills: Proven ability to interact with both business-oriented and IT-oriented clients.
Certification: Anaplan Model builder certification
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Immigration: Limited sponsorship may be available.

Nice To Haves

Consulting Experience: 4+ years of consulting experience in a professional services setting (large or boutique firm, or as an internal consultant)
Anaplan Solution Architecture: Experience as an Anaplan Solution Architect and/or Delivery Manager
Finance Systems and Processes: Advanced understanding of financial systems and business processes; deep knowledge of financial planning processes and their implementation within large organizations.
Actionable Insights: Ability to interpret complex business data requirements and build analytical models and data feeds that deliver actionable insights.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry benchmarks and best practices.
Client Interaction: Ability to interact at all levels, build consensus, and foster change.
Engagement Management: Experience managing engagements or parts of larger projects; Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Presales Activities: Involvement in presales, proposals, and RFP activities.
Analytical Skills: Superior analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Mentorship: Willingness to mentor and counsel junior staff.
Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Client Engagement: Work closely with clients to understand their needs and challenges, providing tailored solutions to improve finance operations.
Analytical Diagnosis: Use advanced analytical techniques to diagnose issues and develop actionable insights.
Solution Implementation: Assist clients in implementing proposed solutions, ensuring alignment with their strategic goals.
Recommendation Formulation: Develop and present recommendations based on thorough analysis and client interactions.

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