Anaplan Solution Architect

Anaplan Solution Architect

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Compass Group PLC, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5fa819a3473b4b059d9b381241dc3e40

Full Job Description

  • Own the architecture of large-scale Anaplan implementations, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business goals
  • Translate complex business requirements into efficient, driver-based forecasting solutions across Finance use cases
  • Deliver planning models that integrate seamlessly with Compass's wider data strategy
  • Champion innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement across all aspects of Anaplan development
  • Technical Leadership
  • Lead a team of Anaplan Model Builders, offering hands-on guidance and technical mentorship
  • Define data needs and work cross-functionally to ensure quality data feeds into the models
  • Oversee full project lifecycles - from design to deployment - ensuring on-time, high-impact delivery
  • Maintain consistent, logical structures across all models using scalable methodologies
  • Stakeholder & Business Engagement
  • Collaborate with Finance, Commercial, and Technology stakeholders to shape use cases and priorities
  • Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and demos with senior leaders and end users
  • Represent the planning function in leadership forums, influencing roadmap direction and adoption
  • Build relationships with Anaplan and other technology partners to ensure maximum value from tools and capabilities
  • Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building
  • Promote knowledge sharing across the wider Anaplan and digital community within Compass
  • Mentor junior team members and help develop internal capability
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives across planning, data, and transformation programmes, Delivery of scalable, high-impact Anaplan solutions that drive forecasting accuracy and insight
  • High adoption and engagement from Finance and commercial users
  • Recognition of the Anaplan function as a key enabler of business performance
  • Consistent delivery of improvements in planning efficiency, process, and visibility
  • Development of team capability and leadership in planning innovation

    Proven success designing and delivering enterprise-level Anaplan solutions
  • Deep knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
  • Strong technical and commercial acumen with experience applying driver-based modelling
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing at senior level
  • Experience leading or mentoring model builders and cross-functional teams
  • Anaplan certifications (Model Builder, Solution Architect) strongly preferred
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery in a complex environment

    Compass Group PLC is the world's largest provider of food and support services, with over £22.9 billion in global turnover. Serving millions daily across sectors like healthcare, education, defence, and sports & leisure, we're trusted to deliver excellence at scale.
  • As part of our ongoing digital transformation, we're investing in smarter, data-driven planning. We're now looking for an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end design and delivery of enterprise-grade Anaplan solutions that will revolutionise forecasting and financial planning across the business. This is a unique opportunity to drive large-scale transformation in a complex, fast-moving organisation - while influencing executive decision-making and building the future of planning at Compass. What you'll be doing Strategic Architecture & Delivery

  • You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits including a Bonus, private healthcare and pension contributions
  • Lead planning transformation for the UK's largest food & support services business
  • Work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment with a strong culture of innovation
  • Access career growth within a global FTSE 100 company
  • Join a collaborative, supportive team where your ideas and expertise are valued

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