Manulife
Finance
AnaplanAnalyst
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“Anaplan Analyst at Manulife. Skills: Anaplan implementation, Anaplan model building, requirement gathering, solution design, business requirements translation, Anaplan model development, controls and governance implementation, dashboards and visualization, process documentation, technical deliverables documentation. Deliver large and complex end to end Anaplan implementation projects. requirement gathering”
What You'll Achieve.
focus to deliver targeted outcomes
Industry & Context.
analytical and innovative problem-solving skills; proven ability to exercise flexibility and judgment in assessing business issues and risks in a dynamic environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, computer science, or other related disciplines, financial model building skills on Anaplan with at least 2 years’ hand on model building experience and potentially other EPM tools e. g. Hyperion, Essbase, OneStream, understanding of financial fundamentals and commercial drivers, Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, Tact and clear verbal and written communication skills, influence, negotiation and change management skills, analytical and innovative problem-solving skills, proven ability to exercise flexibility and judgment in assessing business issues and risks in a dynamic environment, Execution-oriented with focus to deliver targeted outcomes, Ability to work in ambiguous environment and adapt to change while managing time and workload with aggressive timelines, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Nice to Have
CPA designation an advantage, Prior experience in working with virtual teams, 3+ years’ hands on experience in finance function processes including consolidation, management reporting, forecastingudgeting, and finance operations, Qualified with recognized financial qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA etc) or equivalent highly advantageous, Anaplan Level 2 or 3 exam passer or certification to the Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner level is most preferred, Completed Anaplan bootcamp within MBPS and passed Level 1 Model building certification, SQL and VBA knowledge is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Deliver large and complex end to end Anaplan implementation projects
requirement gathering
solution design and build
training material preparation
go-live and post go-live support
Engage with business users to gather and document business requirements
translate business requirements into actionable Anaplan solutions
Design and develop Anaplan models
and user acceptance testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Anaplan with other Manulife systems
Present complex technical concepts and ideas in business
Ensure implementation of robust framework of controls and governance across the Anaplan landscape
Enable end-users to engage with the models by incorporating dashboards and visualization
Fully document all process and technical deliverables
support the model development of Anaplan initiatives and projects for the Global Finance Anaplan CoE
enhance existing models
support Finance teams with the system development roadmap and broader business use of Anaplan
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engaging with internal customers and project stakeholders; Collaborating with internal and external support; working closely with Business Units, Regional, and Corporate Teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Present complex technical concepts and ideas in business, management, and project meetings; working with virtual teams
Communication Scope
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; Tact and clear verbal and written communication skills; written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; Present complex technical concepts and ideas in business, management, and project meetings
Process & Methodology
Deliver large and complex end to end Anaplan implementation projects, requirement gathering, solution design, oversight of testing, business readiness, training material preparation, go-live and post go-live support, managing time and workload with aggressive timelines
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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