Anaplan, Senior Model Builder

Anaplan, Senior Builder - Anaplan Development TeamFull Time, Remote US*This position is Remote in the U.S. with travel once per quarter to MA*The Opportunity The Anaplan model builder will be responsible for designing & developing MassMutual’s financial forecast models in Anaplan.

Reporting into the Head of Anaplan, this position will expand & maintain our forecast capabilities in Anaplan. The Anaplan, Senior Builder will own all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture and functional design, build, testing, and production support.

This position will work collaboratively with the Forecast Modeling team to translate models into system capabilities that stakeholders will use to derive insights and will lead to actions.

The TeamThe Financial Visualization and Model Development team resides within Actuarial Strategic & Financial Planning and is composed of professionals with diverse backgrounds in finance, actuarial, consulting, technology and data analytics, among other disciplines.

The Financial Visualization and Model Development team is working on building cutting-edge analytical capabilities and reporting solutions that drive business value by delivering visual dashboards and improved forecasting abilities in a seamless manner to MassMutual leadership.

The ImpactThis person will exhibit strong technical skills in all aspects of this role ranging from system architecture, collaboration with stake holders and model building to develop and integrate new forecast capabilities for use in forecast cycles.

Key member assisting with all phases of the technology lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, Model building, driving UAT and implementation for MassMutual’s Anaplan based Forecasting toolMaintain and enhance the financial reporting structure in Anaplan based on requirements given by Finance teamAssist with the optimization of the Anaplan models, reduce sparsity and enhance performanceAssist with data integration activities to downstream systems and access managementEnhance 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 issuesAssist 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 accountabilityServe as an internal sound board with the internal Anaplan experts in design discussions.

Providing your perspective based on your experiencesConsistently drive continuous improvement mindset & Exhibits passion, curiosity and pursue learning opportunitiesEarn confidence and trust by demonstrating ownership, commitment, and follow-through in achieving resultsWorking with the Forecast Modelling team, using the agile development delivery approach and follow scrum processCreate best in class software testing procedures and system documentationThe Minimum QualificationsAnaplan Model Builder Certification with 2+ years of significant work experience driving development using Anaplan in complex business environmentB.

S. degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Economics)2+ years of experience in a Corporate Finance function or in a financial consulting role2+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, expense allocations and driver based forecastingExperience in the full development life cycle of at least 3 Anaplan modelsThe Ideal QualificationsAbility to configure and maintain Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards (NUX interface), actions and other model settingsAbility to translate from model-building in Excel to multi-dimensional technologiesManage Data Integrations & Data HUB Partner with extended IT teams like integration into data warehousesAgile project delivery experience4+ years of relevant experience with an insurance company or comparable experienceMaster Anaplanner Certificate, Anaplan Level 3 Solution Architect CertificationExperience leading cross functional product / project teams to execute and achieve success on complex, high value deliverablesFormer technical experience is preferred, such as working with data engineering / science / analytics teamsStrong expertise and deep understanding of multi-dimensional modelingStrong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills;

ability to analyze process flows, highlight inefficiencies and drive process improvementAbility to build, coach, inspire and guide cross-functional teams to successfully deliver business outcomes from data and analytics initiativesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in an articulate, organized and persuasive manner to leadership and staffKnowledge and experience of modern data technology platforms (big data, visualization and analytics) with understanding of architecture and design principles for high performance and scalability of analytical or visualization solutionsWhat to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the TeamRegular weekly meetings with the teamFocused one-on-one meetings with your managerAccess to mentorship opportunitiesNetworking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic / Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource GroupsAccess to learning content on Degreed and other informational platformsYour ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits#LI-DM2MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Individual with Disability / Protected Veteran.

We welcome all persons to apply. Note : Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.