Anaplan Solutions Architect

About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Anaplan Solutions Architect to work for our client within the Insurance sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a Hybrid role that will be based in London. Anaplan is a cloud-based planning platform that is disrupting the world of enterprise planning management. As an Anaplan Model builder, you will be expected to assist in the implementation of complex planning solutions using the Anaplan platform primarily for the Actuarial and Finance department as well as seeking new opportunities to develop and utilise the platform. You will take an active role in the overall planning and establishment of an Anaplan Centre of Excellence and work closely with both Technology and Business areas. Responsibilities: • Liaise with the Lead Anaplanner and business to establish and deliver against an Anaplan roadmap. • Support colleagues both business and technical to ensure best practices are adhered to in terms of developing the Anaplan architecture. • Provide ad-hoc support for end-users working with live Anaplan models. • Work with Business Intelligence, Technology Architecture as well as Business Subject Matter experts to develop the Anaplan architecture. • Adhere to the change deployment processes and framework of controls across the Anaplan landscape. • Use Agile methodologies in to deliver against Azure DevOps Features/Epics or user stories. • Help to Design, build, test, and maintain Anaplan models for key stakeholders to meet the needs of the business processes, fully utilising the functionality of the Anaplan platform. • Present complex technical concepts and ideas in business • Fully document all process and technical deliveries. About You • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a financial analyst or financial systems developer using Anaplan, has consulting experience – eliciting requirements from senior stakeholders, design (play back) and build of the solution, support UAT. • Experience in designing, building, testing and implementing new Anaplan models. • Knowledge of Anaplan Lifecycle Management (ALM) and change release process with DEV/UAT/ PRD • Expert skills in Microsoft Office Products suite, especially Excel • Advanced skills in SQL to enable effective analysis of different data sources. Desirable: • Actuarial processes, Lloyd’s insurance Market Experience • VBA scripting About UsWe are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us • Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career • Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad • Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field • Annual leave and work-place pension