Title: Senior Anaplan Model Builder
Status: Full-Time
Location: Springdale, AR (Onsite preferred; remote available for candidates outside the immediate area)
Bonus: Targeted annual bonus opportunity of 7%
Visa Support: Not available
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Anaplan Model Builder to support and enhance enterprise-wide financial planning systems in one of our partner organizations. This role sits within the FP&A Systems function and plays a critical part in strengthening connected planning capabilities across multiple business units.
The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for Anaplan model operations, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and continuous improvement of financial planning tools. This position blends hands-on model building, system administration, end-user support, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance and IT teams.
This is a backfill opportunity offering strong visibility, impact, and the ability to influence enterprise planning strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles in partnership with Finance and business leaders
- Build, maintain, and enhance Anaplan models to meet evolving business requirements
- Validate and monitor data integrations, imports, and exports to ensure data accuracy
- Troubleshoot system and model issues in collaboration with IT and platform support teams
- Administer workspace security, user access, and governance controls
- Develop documentation, process guides, and operational runbooks
- Lead user training sessions and office hours to improve adoption and usability
- Stay current on platform updates and best practices
- Contribute to cross-training efforts and support multiple planning models
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance or FP&A
- At least 1 year of hands-on Anaplan model building experience (or similar financial planning platform)
- Advanced Excel and spreadsheet modeling expertise
- Experience with reporting/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-service mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Anaplan Level 1 and/or Level 2 Model Building Certification
- Experience supporting enterprise-level planning environments
- Experience administering workspace security and governance controls
Core Skill Sets Required
- Anaplan Model Building & Administration
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Advanced Excel & Data Modeling
Why Consider Springdale, AR?
Springdale offers a strong quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to major metro areas. The region provides:
- Access to outdoor recreation including hiking, biking trails, and nearby lakes
- A growing food, arts, and entertainment scene
- Family-friendly communities with excellent amenities
- Proximity to Northwest Arkansas' expanding business corridor
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking career growth while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.