Anaplan FP&A Implementation Analyst

Position : Anaplan FP&A Implementation Analyst

Location : Houston, TX (Hybrid / On-site)

Duration : Long term contract

Role Summary :

We are seeking a dynamic and finance-literate professional to support our FP&A team in implementing Anaplan. This role will serve as a strategic liaison between the Finance and Technology teams, driving requirement-gathering sessions, documenting processes, and ensuring the solution aligns with business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A and financial reporting, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Facilitate and lead requirement gathering sessions with FP&A and Finance stakeholders.
• Translate financial planning and reporting needs into clear technical specifications for Anaplan implementation.
• Document current and future-state financial processes with clarity and precision.
• Collaborate with IT and implementation partners to ensure technical solutions meet business requirements.
• Serve as a bridge between Finance and Technology teams, ensuring mutual understanding and alignment.
• Engage with executive stakeholders to gather strategic input and provide project updates.
• Lead Agile sprints for Anaplan implementation, including sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives.
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support testing, validation, and user training during implementation phases.
• Assist in change management and adoption strategies across Finance teams.

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