Sr. Anaplan Analyst
Spectraforce
Seattle, Washington
3 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Sr Anaplan Analyst
Location: Seattle, WA (Remote)
Duration: 12+ Months
Come join our Finance Center of Excellence as the Sr. Anaplan Analyst and meaningfully contribute to the transformation of reporting and decision making in finance. Data is the critical foundation for how we develop our financial planning, and this role will be a critical business partner in leveraging data to provide visibility into financial results and drive better decision making. As the Sr. Anaplan Analyst, you will leverage your broad technical skills to create a fit-for-future financial forecasting & reporting framework. You will be responsible for developing new Anaplan models and connected reporting while enhancing the existing environment.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics:
• Build robust and sophisticated financial models in Anaplan that support FP&A activity
• Maintain and continuously improve upon models and processes to support FP&A as business needs evolve
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement driver-based planning and forecasting
• Facilitate change management for models as they are rolled out to new user groups
• Develop and coach fellow Anaplan model builders to leverage the development best practices
• Assist with the optimization of the Anaplan models, reduce sparsity, and enhance performance
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $65.00/hr.
Location: Seattle, WA (Remote)
Duration: 12+ Months
Come join our Finance Center of Excellence as the Sr. Anaplan Analyst and meaningfully contribute to the transformation of reporting and decision making in finance. Data is the critical foundation for how we develop our financial planning, and this role will be a critical business partner in leveraging data to provide visibility into financial results and drive better decision making. As the Sr. Anaplan Analyst, you will leverage your broad technical skills to create a fit-for-future financial forecasting & reporting framework. You will be responsible for developing new Anaplan models and connected reporting while enhancing the existing environment.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and meet data requirements, and to design and create custom reports and dashboards
- Lead the design and development of new development and enhancements, including end user onboarding
- Provide expertise in data analysis and data visualization to guide strategic decision-making
- Identify, analyze, and interpret complex data sets and trends to support business decision-making
- Ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting by designing and creating optimal processes and procedures
- Collaborate with teams to integrate systems and data effectively
- Train end users on new reports and dashboards, and provide technical support as needed
• Build robust and sophisticated financial models in Anaplan that support FP&A activity
• Maintain and continuously improve upon models and processes to support FP&A as business needs evolve
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement driver-based planning and forecasting
• Facilitate change management for models as they are rolled out to new user groups
• Develop and coach fellow Anaplan model builders to leverage the development best practices
• Assist with the optimization of the Anaplan models, reduce sparsity, and enhance performance
- Assist with data integration activities to downstream systems and access management
- Enhance overall forecast/plan governance to ensure that the process is operationalized and executed in a consistent manner every time, provide stewardship to address cross-functional governance issues
- Assist with delivering Anaplan training and support to ensure the Company’s self-service model is embraced; ensuring key users have the resources and dynamic workspace they need to operate the forecast tools / models and produce the deliverables of accountability
- Bachelor's Degree in Related Field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Anaplan Model Builder Certification with 2+ years of significant work experience driving development using Anaplan in complex business environment
- Experience in the full development life cycle of at least 3 Anaplan models
- Manage Data Integrations & Data HUB - Partner with extended IT teams like integration into data warehouses
- Agile project delivery experience
- 3+ years of experience in a Corporate Finance function or in a financial consulting role
- 4+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, expense allocations and driver based forecasting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to successfully work cross functionally and train a variety of skill levels as appropriate
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Earn confidence and trust by demonstrating ownership, commitment, and follow-through in achieving results
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $65.00/hr.