Solution Architect

Overview

As a Solution Architect you will apply your knowledge in finance and performance management along with a market leading performance management tool – Anaplan, to help our client address issues faced by the office of the CFO and support executive level decision makers by developing business solutions to answer complex business dilemmas. You will take part in a wide range of Anaplan projects, supporting our clients to improve and resolve the critical challenges within the planning function.

As part of the Finance and Performance team, we have a strong group of professionals with extensive skills in data and solution modelling in the context of planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial consolidation processes. The diversity in terms of technical knowledge and experience within our team allows us to apply those skills across a variety of market leading EPM vendors including innovative and emerging platforms from market disruptors such as Anaplan.

Requirements

• A well-recognized Degree, preferably at postgraduate level, in Accounting / Finance, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
• Professional Accounting Qualification will be advantageous.
• Workday certification is a plus.
• Dynamic and proactive attitude, i.e. someone who looks to ‘get things done’;
• Understanding of project management / project delivery stages and concepts;
• Experience in developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures and implementing business solutions
• Proven experience in performance management and business solution implementation, using one or more of the following technologies - SAP BPC, Cognos TM1, Oracle Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Insight..
• Strong functional knowledge of finance systems and processes & / or operational planning. Understands accounting principles and concepts.
• Committed to gaining exposure to multiple industries.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, be self-motivated, and be able to work in challenging situations with changing priorities.
• Excellent problem solving skills, ability to think out-of-the-box, work under pressure and to tight project timelines.
• Drive, tenacity, client focused and results oriented.
• Proven demonstration of sound business acumen, teamwork and leadership qualities.
• Willingness to work outside of office base.
• An appreciation of the consulting lifestyle and ability to travel (both locally and abroad) is a pre-requisite to fit to our short-term and long-term project assignment.

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