Principal Solution Architect, Professional Services - Finance

About the role

Join Anaplan as a Principal Solution Architect, where you'll bridge the gap between business and technology. You will be instrumental in leading strategic planning projects across the Americas, with a specific focus on Finance, Sales Performance Management, and Workforce Planning. In this capacity, you will consult with senior leaders to craft strategies and deliver impactful enterprise solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. The role requires you to act as a key contributor in high-stakes engagements, ensuring alignment between client vision and technical execution. You will leverage deep expertise to navigate complex organizational challenges and translate them into actionable plans. This position is central to Anaplan's mission of providing clarity and structure to intricate planning demands. Success in this role will be defined by your ability to deliver transformative results for clients through disciplined execution.

Key facts

Location: USA

Engagement: Full-time

Compensation: Base Salary Range: $171,000 - $232,000 USD

Remote work option available

What you'll do

• Engage with senior business and IT leaders to uncover latent planning requirements and define multi-year strategy roadmaps.
• Architect and deploy scalable Anaplan solutions that directly support customer objectives and long-term vision.
• Deconstruct intricate business challenges and formulate strategic solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor, disseminating best practices in planning governance and long-term financial strategy.
• Orchestrate collaboration across internal and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption and realization of value.
• Drive sales and product initiatives by contributing to scoping sessions, pre-sales solutions, and high-level client workshops.
• Evaluate and refine existing models to improve performance, ensuring they meet evolving enterprise standards.
• Champion the adoption of Anaplan applications within complex organizational structures.
• Translate high-level business needs into detailed technical specifications for the development team.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Finance and Workforce Planning to guide solution validation.
• Mentor junior team members on solution design principles and best practices.
• Identify gaps in current planning landscapes and propose enhancements aligned with industry trends.

Requirements

• Demonstrate extensive experience with Enterprise Performance Management or enterprise planning solutions, specifically Anaplan, SAP BPC, or TM1.
• Bring a strong consulting background that includes the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Exhibit proven problem-solving skills essential for addressing complex business challenges with innovative and pragmatic solutions.
• Show prior experience in supporting sales pursuits, including scoping, estimating, and solution validation.
• Possess deep expertise in areas such as Finance or Workforce Planning, with a clear understanding of the associated processes.
• Operate as a strategic thinker who excels in analytical thinking, financial modeling, and executive-level communication.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-value environments where discretion and impact are paramount.
• Hold the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without compromising on quality or accuracy.
• Have a history of working with distributed teams and adapting to various client cultures and methodologies.
• Maintain a commitment to ethical standards and data integrity in all professional engagements.

Skills & tools

• Anaplan Applications
• SAP BPC, TM1, Jedox (preferred)
• Enterprise Performance Management solutions
• Advanced modeling and data transformation capabilities
• Stakeholder management and presentation skills

Practical notes

• Base Salary Range: $171,000 - $232,000 USD
• Remote work option available
• Anaplan is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process.
• Be aware of fraudulent job offers. Authentic communications from Anaplan will come from an @anaplan.com email address.
• This role is based in New York City, United States and requires full-time engagement.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position.
• Travel may be required as part of client engagements and team collaborations.
• The position is open to candidates who can start within the next 30 days.