Finance Business Systems/Anaplan Lead Analyst - 132510

This position is preferred to work in a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at UCSD Campus and remote but can be open to fully remote candidates as well.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Anaplan Model Builder to join our growing Health Sciences Business Analytics team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our financial planning processes by designing, developing, and maintaining Anaplan models. You will collaborate closely with Health Sciences Finance and department stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into efficient and scalable solutions on the Anaplan platform.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Partner with FP&A stakeholders to design and develop Anaplan models for various FP&A use cases, such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Build and maintain complex Anaplan models, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

• Develop and implement automation routines and data integrations to streamline Financial Planning processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Anaplan issues, ensuring smooth operation and data integrity.

• Stay up-to-date on the latest Anaplan functionalities and best practices.

• Manage stakeholder requirements and develop detailed implementation plans. Provide ongoing training and support to FP&A users on Anaplan functionalities.

• Should be able to coordinate the design, development, and different testing activities.

• Work with operational business stakeholders to understand and prioritize business system's needs.

• Carry out regular stakeholder meetings, run workshops and effective communication and collaboration sessions.

• Create architectural designs that enhance resilience and promote business continuity.

• Identify actionable, value-added optimization and efficiency opportunities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our Anaplan applications and processes.

• Administer data/access security setup in Anaplan and controls including automation.

• Uphold strict and consistent standards of process documentation.

• Carry out technical system audits to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.

• Employ agile methodology in the development of software, systems interfaces and application configurations.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. - Five (5) or more years of relevant experience to include IT systems required, with three (3) or more Anaplan full cycle implementations preferred.

• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle.

• Experience of developing plans and project management techniques.

• Proficient in SQL.

• Proven ability to translate unstructured business problems into clearly defined requirements.

• Comfortable communicating and empathizing with individuals across a variety of roles - you will need to gather needs from Support business owners, and then articulate those needs to technical partners.

• Strong understanding of FP&A concepts and processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.