Anaplan Solution Architect - Financial Planning & Analysis

Anaplan Solution Architect

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 Include:

• 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 (<15%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree (BA or MS) in Finance, Account or MIS
• Working experience in a multi-cultural environment across different time zones

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency, and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.   

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations. 

Experience Level

Senior Level