Manulife Business Processing Services
Financial Services
AnaplanAnalyst
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“Anaplan Analyst at Manulife Business Processing Services. Skills: Anaplan Model Builder, Financial modeling, Solution design, Finance systems. Deliver Anaplan implementation projects. Gather requirement”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver targeted outcomes
Industry & Context.
Analytical problem-solving; Innovative problem-solving; Flexibility in assessing issues; Flexibility in assessing risks; Judgment in assessing issues; Judgment in assessing risks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, computer science, or other related disciplines, 2 years’ hand on model building experience, understanding of financial fundamentals, understanding of commercial drivers, Demonstrated interpersonal skills, Tact and clear verbal communication skills, Tact and clear written communication skills, influence skills, negotiation skills, change management skills, analytical problem-solving skills, innovative problem-solving skills, flexibility in assessing business issues, flexibility in assessing business risks, judgment in assessing business issues, judgment in assessing business risks, Execution-oriented, Ability to work in ambiguous environment, Adapt to change, Managing time with aggressive timelines, Managing workload with aggressive timelines, Applies industry best practices, written communication skills, oral communication skills, interpersonal communication skills
Nice to Have
CPA designation an advantage, other EPM tools experience, Prior experience in working with virtual teams, 3+ years’ hands on experience in finance function processes, Qualified with recognized financial qualification, Anaplan Level 2 exam passer, Anaplan Level 3 exam passer, Anaplan Solution Architect certification, Master Anaplanner certification, Completed Anaplan bootcamp within MBPS, Passed Level 1 Model building certification, SQL knowledge is an advantage, VBA knowledge is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Deliver Anaplan implementation projects
Design Anaplan solutions
Build Anaplan solutions
Prepare training material
Provide go-live support
Provide post go-live support
Engage with business users
Document business requirements
Translate requirements into Anaplan solutions
Design Anaplan models
Develop Anaplan models
Utilize best practices
Utilize industry standards
Lead training sessions
Lead user acceptance testing
Drive solution adoption
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Integrate Anaplan with other systems
Present technical concepts to business
Present technical concepts to management
Present technical concepts to project meetings
Ensure implementation of controls
Ensure implementation of governance
Enable end-users to engage with models
Incorporate dashboards
Incorporate visualization
Document all process deliverables
Document all technical deliverables
Support model development
Enhance existing models
Support Finance teams with system roadmap
Support Finance teams with broader business use
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal customers; Project stakeholders; Business Units; Regional Teams; Corporate Teams; Virtual teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Interpersonal communication; Presenting concepts; Business presentations; Management presentations; Project meeting presentations
Process & Methodology
Requirement gathering, Solution design, Solution build, Testing oversight, Business readiness, Training material preparation, Go-live, Post go-live support, User acceptance testing, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
This role is crucial for the successful implementation of Anaplan at Manulife. It involves engaging with internal customers and project stakeholders, providing design guidance and development of Anaplan solutions, and serving as the point of contact for Anaplan expertise, advice, planning, enhancement, and implementation. As our Anaplan Model Builder, the selected candidate will support the entire Anaplan development lifecycle, including model building, delivery, iteration, and maintenance. They will manage all aspects of Anaplan delivery, collaborating with internal and external support, and working closely with Business Units, Regional, and Corporate Teams to understand business use cases. The candidate will also enhance existing models and support Finance teams with the system development roadmap and broader business use of Anaplan. This position reports to the Finance Strategic Program Manager in MBPS and is functionally accountable to the Head of the Global Finance Anaplan CoE and delivery leads. The Anaplan Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting the model development of Anaplan initiatives and projects for the Global Finance Anaplan CoE. **Position Responsibilities:** * Deliver large and complex end to end Anaplan implementation projects including requirement gathering, solution design and build, oversight of testing, business readiness, training material preparation through to go-live and post go-live support. * Engage with business users to gather and document business requirements and translate into actionable Anaplan solutions. * Design and develop Anaplan models, utilizing best practices and industry standards. Lead workshops, training sessions, and user acceptance testing to drive successful solution adoption. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Anaplan with other Manulife systems. * Present complex technical concepts and ideas in business, management, and project meetings. * Ensure implementation of robust framework of contro
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