Senior Manager_Anaplan

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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We are seeking a Senior Manager for our Anaplan Centre of Excellence (CoE) within the Finance function. This role will focus on delivering technical solutions that enable performance reviews, financial planning, and insightful analysis. You will collaborate with business partners to understand requirements, manage risks, and provide enhanced support through financial systems. The position involves working closely with the Planning and Reporting Manager and contributing to cross-functional projects.

• Act as a techno-functional Anaplan Solution Architect, delivering and supporting Anaplan solutions across the enterprise.
• Maintain and update Anaplan models in line with new platform releases and business requirements.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and developers using Agile methodologies.
• Provide functional expertise to design and implement solutions that meet user requirements.
• Perform testing using analytics and Excel, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Translate model-building from Excel to multi-dimensional technologies.
• Monitor data flows between internal systems for accuracy and timeliness.
• Configure Anaplan systems and maintain planning and financial templates.
• Independently resolve Anaplan issues, implement enhancements, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Optimise space management in Anaplan to drive cost savings and product effectiveness.
• Leverage knowledge of other tools such as SAP EVO, Hyperion Planning, and Essbase for integrated solutions.

• Degree-level education with CA or MBA qualification.
• 2–8 years of hands-on experience with Anaplan.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to manage system development projects.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and building influential relationships.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to assess technical feasibility and identify risks.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written).
• Resilient and proactive, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

• Opportunity to work in a global Centre of Excellence driving financial transformation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge planning technologies and cross-functional projects.
• Collaborative work environment with senior stakeholders and multinational teams.
• Career growth through challenging assignments and continuous learning.

• Advanced Anaplan architecture and model optimisation.
• Agile delivery methodologies for system development.
• Integration of financial planning tools like SAP EVO and Hyperion.
• Strategic stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

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