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The Anaplan Platform Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Anaplan platform's strategic direction, implementation, and ongoing management. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure the platform meets business needs and drives efficiency in financial planning and analysis. Platform Strategy and Management: Develop, communicate and execute the Anaplan platform strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future planning vision.
~ Vendor Management: Manage relationships with Anaplan and other vendors, including contract negotiations and license management.
~ Platform Operations: Oversee the design, build, deployment, and management of Anaplan models and data pipelines.
~ Incident and Service Management: Ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests, including access management and compliance with IT security standards.
~ Change Management: Oversee change management processes, including system architecture, resource management, and deployment management.
~ Relevant qualifications in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
~ Extensive experience with Anaplan platform management, including model building and data integration. Ideally Anaplan Level 2 Certification.
~ Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis processes. Excellent project management and leadership skills as well as the a bility to manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
~ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The team manages development and support for the SAP Sky Group Finance Application used for B2B finance transaction s and for Month End and Year End reporting to Comcast, in addition to this we configure and support ARIBA for all Group Procurement and Concur for all employee expenses. We work closely with Senior Sky Stakeholders in the business to drive direction for the solutions as well as collaborating with colleagues in all the Sky European territories to ensure we meet all local legal and regulatory requirements.
A generous pension package
~ Private healthcare
~ Discounted mobile and broadband
~ Inclusion & how you'll work:
Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space:
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