Job Purpose
We are looking for an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to join our Center of Excellence (COE) at BFL. The ideal candidate will have 34 years of hands-on experience in Anaplan model building, with a robust background in financial planning, PL preparation, and executive reporting. This role will be instrumental in designing and optimizing Anaplan solutions that support strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management across the organization. Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of Anaplan models for PL forecasting, AOP, and management reporting
Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, and Business teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Anaplan solutions
Architect end-to-end planning models that integrate financial and operational data
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of data used for reporting to senior leadership
Optimize existing models for performance, usability, and maintainability
Define and enforce modeling standards, documentation, and governance practices
Mentor and guide L1/L2 model builders within the COE
Work closely with IT and data teams to ensure seamless integration with ERP, CRM,



and data warehouses
Stay abreast of Anaplan platform updates and advocate for adoption of recent features
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
34 years of hands-on experience in Anaplan model building, preferably in financial services.
Certified Anaplan Solution Architect (preferred) L3.
Strong understanding of financial planning processes including PL, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Experience in designing and managing complex Anaplan models for executive-level reporting
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Familiarity with data integration tools and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI) is a plus
Preferred Attributes
Experience working in a COE or cross-functional planning workplace
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight timelines
Strong business acumen and understanding of NBFC operations
Passion for automation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement

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