[Remote] Financial Planning & Analysis, Principal - 17305

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Synopsys Inc is a leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to innovate AI-powered products. The Anaplan Finance Solutions Architect will support finance models that power planning and decision-making across a global company, ensuring system stability and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the Anaplan Center of Excellence, supporting and enhancing existing Finance Anaplan models including Financial Planning and Workforce Planning applications
• Troubleshoot production issues in real time, diagnose root causes, and implement fixes that ensure system stability and data integrity
• Collaborate with the Model System Administrator and the Anaplan COE team in India to resolve bugs, build enhancements, and manage testing cycles before pushing changes to production
• Maintain data governance frameworks and model access controls across all Finance Anaplan models, ensuring compliance and integrity throughout integrations
• Partner with Data Integration teams to architect and optimize integrations between Anaplan and enterprise systems including SAP, Workday, and FP&A reporting platforms
• Work directly with business users to support data reconciliation, document processes, deliver training, and design new models that meet evolving business requirements
• Own the full lifecycle of model enhancements from requirements gathering through testing, deployment, and post-launch support
• Keep critical Finance planning models stable and performant, ensuring finance teams can rely on the platform for decision-making without disruption
• Reduce time to resolution for production issues through proactive monitoring, clear documentation, and fast diagnosis
• Improve model performance and scalability by identifying optimization opportunities and implementing architectural improvements before they become bottlenecks
• Strengthen data quality and governance across Finance systems by maintaining consistent access controls and integration standards
• Enable faster adoption of new planning capabilities by designing models that are intuitive, well-documented, and aligned to how finance teams actually work
• Build trust across global teams by delivering reliable handoffs, clear communication, and consistent follow-through across time zones
• Expand the capability of the Anaplan COE by sharing knowledge, building reusable components, and establishing best practices that scale

Skills

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Anaplan model building and solution design
• Anaplan Level 3 Model Builder certification or Anaplan Certified Solution Architect credential
• Strong working knowledge of Anaplan architecture including module design, list structures, data hubs, and performance optimization techniques
• Solid understanding of enterprise system architecture and integration patterns, particularly with SAP, Workday, or similar ERP platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, especially when resolving production issues or responding to urgent user queries
• Flexibility to collaborate across time zones, particularly with team members in India
• Hands-on experience with Financial Planning or Workforce Planning models is a strong plus

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity
• Other discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits
• Competitive total rewards package

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