Anaplan EPM / Planning & Forecasting Architect

The role of Anaplan EPM / Planning & Forecasting Architect is predominantly focused on establishing and optimizing the finance data model that will underpin future Enterprise Performance Management, planning, and forecasting initiatives. Main responsibilities include assessing current planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes and data structures across affiliates, defining planning dimensions, hierarchies, and granularity requirements for the target data model, outlining driver-based planning and scenario modeling, defining conceptual integration principles among ERP, CFIN, EPM, and reporting layers, and contributing to EPM readiness actions. Key requirements include several end-to-end Anaplan implementations as a Solution Architect or Lead Model Builder, strong understanding of integrated financial and operational planning, experience integrating planning platforms with SAP S/4HANA or other ERPs, and hands-on experience in downstream Oil & Gas within a multi-entity environment. Nice-to-haves include Anaplan Certified Solution Architect, knowledge of other EPM platforms like OneStream or Oracle EPM, and predictive forecasting experience.