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Senior Anaplan Model Builder

Springdale, AR
Permanent

Posted

Senior Anaplan Model Builder
Springdale, AR - Onsite
Full Time
Senior Anaplan Model Builder to support, administer, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide Anaplan financial planning models. Embedded within the FP&A Systems team, this role is instrumental in driving connected, agile financial planning solutions that empower business decision-making and operational excellence.
This position ensures the integrity, scalability, and evolution of Tyson's Anaplan environment across multiple business units. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and demonstrates a passion for leveraging data, analytics, and technology to improve financial planning processes.
Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with finance and business teams to support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for day-to-day Anaplan model operations.
  • Monitor, audit, and validate data imports/exports and system integrations to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Troubleshoot model defects and system issues in collaboration with IT and Anaplan support teams.
  • Design and implement model enhancements and new functionalities to support evolving business strategies.
  • Lead end-user training sessions, office hours, and provide ongoing user support.
  • Administer workspace functions including user security, access controls, governance compliance, and system troubleshooting.
  • Maintain documentation, runbooks, and governance standards for model sustainability.
  • Stay current with Anaplan best practices, platform updates, and industry innovations.
  • Support cross-training initiatives and collaborate across finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
Must-Have Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Operations) or a technical discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, etc.).
  • Minimum 2 years of finance or FP&A experience with solid understanding of financial planning processes.
  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience building and maintaining Anaplan models or similar financial planning software platforms.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel spreadsheet modeling and data manipulation.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as PowerPoint, Power BI, or Tableau.
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent technical problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach to support and training.
  • Passion for leveraging business analytics and financial modeling to drive insights.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  • Anaplan Level 1 & Level 2 Model Building Certifications.
  • Experience expanding enterprise financial planning platforms.
  • Exposure to workspace administration and governance management within Anaplan.
Less Common Requirements
The ideal candidate:
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Demonstrates passion for leveraging data and technology.
  • Excels at delivering exceptional customer service and end-user training.
  • Drives continuous improvement through innovation and best practices.
  • Plays a key role in expanding Tyson's Anaplan footprint.
Core Competencies
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Financial Modeling
  • Enterprise Planning Systems
  • Data Governance & Integrity
  • Business Analytics
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Training & End-User Enablement
  • Process Optimization
  • Technical Troubleshooting


Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Degree, University and Completion Year:
Total experience as Senior Anaplan Model Builder?
Do you have Anaplan Certifications (Level 1 / Level 2)?
Total Years of Experience in Finance / FP&A:
Anaplan model building experience?
Excel & financial modeling expertise?
Data visualization tools (Power BI / Tableau)?
Stakeholder collaboration & training experience?
Describe your proficiency with advanced Excel modeling (examples of complex functions, macros, or modeling techniques used).
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% ON-SITE in Springdale, AR?

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254809307