Anaplan Solution Architect
Compass Group PLC, Birmingham
Anaplan Solution Architect
Salary not available. View on company website.
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
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/anaplan-solution-architect-125377141
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