Job Description

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.

• 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.

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