Business Planning Lead (Anaplan)
Slalom, LLC

Job Info

Who You'll Work With

As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies.

Business Planning Leaders work in partnership with our clients to ensure maximum value out of their Anaplan or Pigment investment. Business Planning Leaders serve as subject matter experts in a variety of strategic and high-impact projects, guiding clients and transform the way they plan and report across their business and collaborate across functions. We are a diverse team of innovators, experts, and technologists who create a lasting impact for our clients.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the architectural SME or Engagement Lead for large-scale connected planning solutions

• Translate existing solutions, complex spreadsheets and business problems into elegant, intuitive, Business Planning models

• Provide candid, meaningful feedback and progress updates in a timely manner to the Business Partner and team

• Direct and review the work of multiple Slalom consultants on the delivery team

• Assist pursuit leads in maintain sales, opportunity, and staffing

• Monitor engagement financials and partner with delivery teams to mitigate risks

• Serve as an advisor to business leaders, helping them look around corners and anticipate future challenges

• Actively mentor and coach direct reports

• Up to 30% travel depending on client needs

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years experience in Business Planning Applications or Platforms

• 3+ years consulting experience

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or MIS

• Anaplan or Pigment Solution Architect Certification

• History of successful Business Planning project delivery in a leadership role (Architect or workstream lead) with heavy emphasis on owning the solution

• Subject matter expertise in planning and modeling for Supply Chain, Retail, Finance, or Sales Performance Management

• Consulting Sales experience, with emphasis on estimating timelines/level of effort and communicating ROI of the solution

• Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of a formal system implementation methodology - requirements gathering, design, build/test and deploy (Agile methodology preferable)

• Strong understanding of data integration (inbound and outbound)

• Superb written and oral communication skills

• Penchant for service excellence and a collaborative style

• Passion for business analytics, modeling and planning

• Desire to work with a truly dynamic and exciting team, with a "roll-up your sleeves" approach

• Strong desire to excel and be committed to gaining exposure to multiple industries while further developing your career

About Us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted base salary range for a Principal is $133,000 to $206,000. For Senior Principal for this position is $140,000 to $258,000. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We will accept applications until November 15, 2024.

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