Full-Time

Senior Solution Architect

Updated on 11/6/2024

Anaplan

Anaplan

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based business planning and performance management platform

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Requires onsite presence in Minneapolis office twice a week.

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, supply chain, data science or a related field
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to understand and solve complex business challenges
  • At least 5 years of experience in finance, supply chain, and/or sales performance management, with advanced understanding of business processes
  • 3-4 years of hands-on experience in several SAAS implementation projects as a developer and/or architect
  • Ability to think systematically and translate customer challenges into effective Anaplan solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, paired with strong listening abilities
Responsibilities
  • Build domain and industry-specific models in Anaplan, collaborating with presales and solution development teams
  • Leverage domain (supply chain, finance, or sales) knowledge and technical skills to build and advise on complex proof of concept models that are tailored to solve prospects’ pain points
  • Model Architecture — design principles, list hierarchies, action/process automation best practices
  • Model optimization — benchmark model performance (leveraging the Technical Presales team)
  • Advise on the broader Anaplan Connected Planning ecosystem on how the data hub and other models move data around
  • Serve as SME for new Anaplan functionality (e.g., Polaris, Plan IQ, Optimizer, Workflow, Cloudworks)
  • Respond to functional and technical questions on prospect RFPs (Requests for Proposals) explaining how Anaplan works and the value it provides
  • Prepare models with prospect or customer data to be used during workshops
  • Quickly learn the latest Anaplan product features and assist in developing training materials for the global presales team
  • Advise product development by providing feedback and suggest ways to develop future features
  • Serve as subject matter expert on integration technologies (Cloudworks, Anaplan Connect, APIs)
  • Lead Anaplan projects to ensure deliverables are met on time and with excellent quality
  • Facilitate requirements gathering and project planning sessions
  • Lead sprint reviews and backlog of build requirements
  • Interface with process experts in Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales lines of business and Solution Consultants to translate requirements into Anaplan models
  • Provide technical model build direction to project team
  • Coach and train Presales COE Consultants

Anaplan offers a cloud-based platform designed for business planning and performance management. Its tools allow organizations to connect data, people, and plans, enabling them to model different scenarios, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations. Users can integrate data, perform advanced analytics, and collaborate in real-time, which enhances their decision-making processes. Anaplan distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on a subscription-based model that provides clients with scalable access to its services, along with professional support options like training and consulting. The goal of Anaplan is to help businesses streamline their planning processes and improve overall operational efficiency.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$299.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by Thoma Bravo for $10.7 billion underscores strong market confidence and provides substantial financial backing for future growth.
  • Relocating headquarters to Miami could attract new talent and foster a more dynamic corporate culture, enhancing innovation and employee satisfaction.
  • Partnerships with companies like Titan Wealth demonstrate Anaplan's ability to support complex financial planning needs, potentially leading to more high-profile collaborations.

What critics are saying

  • The relocation to Miami and recent layoffs may cause internal disruption and affect employee morale.
  • Integration of Fluence Technologies could face challenges, potentially delaying the realization of its full benefits.

What makes Anaplan unique

  • Anaplan's cloud-native platform uniquely integrates data, people, and plans across the enterprise, offering a holistic approach to business planning and performance management.
  • The company's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream and allows clients to scale their usage, providing flexibility that many competitors lack.
  • Anaplan's recent acquisition of Fluence Technologies enhances its platform with advanced financial consolidation and reporting capabilities, setting it apart from other SaaS providers.

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Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Maternity & Paternity Leave, Unlimited PTO, Gym Discount, Sick Time

Financial & Retirement - 401k 50% match on the first 3% of base salary, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Roth 401k

Home - Bereavement Leave, Fertility Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Relocation Bonus, Remote Work