Anaplan Model Builder - Senior Staff

Category: Operations Remote Eligible Yes Hire Type: Employee

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

As a key member of our team, you are a problem-solver with a keen ability to diagnose function needs. You thrive in dealing with ambiguity and excel at identifying current states, envisioning future states, and crafting a roadmap to bridge the gap. Your expertise in Anaplan Model Building allows you to serve as a subject matter expert, driving large-scale connected planning solutions. You are adept at collaborating across different time zones, gathering and analyzing business requirements, and translating these into functional requirements and sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models. Your experience in operations or FP&A, along with your advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, positions you to excel in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Your strong understanding of business processes, coupled with your outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion, sets you apart. You are a team player, capable of interacting with all organization levels, and have a proven record of career progression with increasing levels of responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serving as the Model Builder SME for large-scale connected planning solutions.
• Gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
• Translating business requirements into functional requirements and use cases.
• Transforming existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business problems into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models.
• Modifying existing models as part of a connected solution, optimization, or to incorporate new functionality.
• Developing model documentation and participating in data integration and migration solutions.
• Leading UAT testing and deployment activities.
• Operating cross-functionally with some ambiguity and providing expertise to Strategy and FP&A teams on best practices for modeling and reporting.
• Building and developing Anaplan modules and lists based on model blueprints.
• Configuring and maintaining Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, actions, and other model settings to meet business needs.
• Monitoring data flows to and from source systems to ensure all data is up-to-date and accurate.
• Performing root cause analyses and proposing solutions.
• Providing hands-on training to new end users on Anaplan models and documenting processes.
• Working closely with the Anaplan Solution Architect.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving transformative change in the collaborative planning and forecasting processes.
• Enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of financial planning and analysis across global teams.
• Enabling data-driven decision-making through sophisticated Anaplan models.
• Streamlining business processes and improving operational efficiency.
• Supporting the development of a connected planning culture within the organization.
• Influencing the strategic direction of the finance function at Synopsys.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Technology Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in operations or FP&A leveraging Anaplan, or completion of 3+ Anaplan implementation projects as a Model Builder.
• Certified Anaplan Model Builder, level 2 or higher.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience using and configuring multi-dimensional or cube-based planning and reporting tools.

Who You Are:

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose function needs and develop solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion.
• Proven ability to progress in a career with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in a fast-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills, including the ability to interact with all organization levels.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

This role is part of Synopsys' Center of Excellence’s Transformation Team, which focuses on reshaping the future of Finance at Synopsys. You will work closely with the Solution Architect and Corporate Senior Director, partnering with global leadership to drive strategy, process, system, structural, and behavioral change across the finance function.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.