Senior Anaplan Solution Architect (Remote Work, US)
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com .
Summary of Role:
This is a Remote Work opportunity. GlobalFoundries Global Performance Finance Team is hiring an experienced and highly motivated Anaplan Solution Architect to help shape the future of connected planning and forecasting for FP&A. The chosen candidate will act as a functional and technical SME to our Finance and Business Ops teams to implement best-in-class Anaplan solutions, providing the support needed to make strategic decisions across our organization. The ideal candidate is a team player who possesses strong problem solving and analytical skills, has in-depth experience in designing and building Financial, labor, and business planning models, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and thrives in a multi-national/time zone and fast-paced environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Identity and transform existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business issues into scalable, transparent, and efficient Anaplan models.
• Optimize existing models and incorporate new functionalities as part of connected planning solution.
• Serve as architectural SME for large-scale Anaplan connected planning system.
• Guide the key stakeholders through "The Anaplan Way" implementation methodology.
• Provide meaningful feedback and update in a timely manner to our business partners.
• Configure and maintain Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, actions, and other model settings to meet business needs.
• Participate and/or lead UAT testing and deployment.
• Define user roles and permissions in Anaplan.
• Participate in data integration design and support for existing and new integrations.
• Develop model documentation.
• Provide production support and training to Anaplan global user base.
Other Responsibilities:
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Required Qualifications:
• Certified Anaplan Solution Architect
• 5 years or more experience of successfully implementing Anaplan solutions as Anaplan Model Builder and Solution Architect.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Financial modeling skills.
• Proven knowledge of a formal system implementation methodology – requirements gathering, design, build/test and deploy (Agile method)
• Ability to translate current spreadsheet models to effective and efficient Anaplan model designs. Design ability to translate complex excel models into scalable multi-dimensional Anaplan models.
• Experience implementing Enterprise Performance Management solutions such as Cognos, Hyperion, SAP BPC, Business Objects, TM1, PowerBI, Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills Strong understanding of data/integration both inbound as well as outbound with various source systems (ERP, CRM, APS, etc.)
• Motivated, self-starter who takes pride in service excellence
• True team player who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic work setting.
• Passion for business analytics, modeling, and planning
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong systems aptitude, able to identify opportunities to leverage technology as an efficiency enabler.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, and diverse audiences.
• Possesses strong influencing, coaching, communication, and facilitative skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to worldwide GlobalFoundries facilities (