Kearney Activate Anaplan Model Builder

Job Description

Kearney Activate Anaplan Model Builder 

Job Description

As a Model builder within Kearney Activate in the Connected Planning Practice, you will help design and deliver best in class Anaplan solutions that replace home grown planning processes with scalable, high performing models. You will support end to end Anaplan implementations, partnering with project teams to gather requirements, contribute to solution architecture, develop optimized models, and support testing, deployment, and user adoption.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of data, planning, and business strategy, translating complex requirements into intuitive planning workflows and user experiences. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, assist junior model builders in day to day delivery, and contribute to planning solutions that drive clarity, alignment, and measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end planning implementations from requirements gathering through design, build, testing, and training

   

• Translate Excel based and home grown models into scalable multi dimensional planning platforms such as Anaplan, Hyperion, Cognos, TM1, or similar tools

   

• Design, build, and maintain financial and operational models, dashboards, and reports

   

• Provide subject matter expertise in financial and operational management systems, including advanced financial modeling

   

• Manage shared services including metadata, security, task lists, rules, data forms, and planning artifacts

   

• Design and manage data integrations and automation, including inbound and outbound data flows, batch scripting, and backup and recovery operations

   

• Apply strong accounting fundamentals across profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow

   

• Work with enterprise data sources including ERP systems and perform performance tuning to optimize solutions

   

• Develop clear design documentation, functional specifications, test plans, and support system testing using established methodologies

   

• Advise senior management, facilitate client process change, and collaborate within cross functional project teams

   

• Leverage industry expertise across at least two verticals such as finance, pharma, or energy

Who You Are

We seek collaborative problem-solvers who value connections between facts, figures, strategies, and people. We want insightful individuals unafraid to question the status quo and embrace authenticity.  

• You have one to two years of experience in business consulting or system implementations using Anaplan, multi dimensional planning tools, or spreadsheet based solutions

• You are comfortable working across technical and functional teams and collaborating closely with end users

   

• You can translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions, with experience in requirements definition, business analysis, system integration, and interface design

   

• You bring strong technical and analytical skills, including data troubleshooting and performance optimization

   

• You have experience developing solution roadmaps, user stories, functional specifications, test plans, and tested scenarios using OUM methodology

   

• You are a clear and confident communicator with strong written skills and experience engaging stakeholders at multiple levels

   

• You are a collaborative team player who works efficiently, manages multiple priorities, and thrives in fast paced environments

   

• You have exposure to at least two industry verticals such as finance, pharma, or energy

What we can offer you

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. At Kearney Activate, you will be part of a specialist team focused on building high performing digital, data, and ERP capabilities while shaping the future of enterprise transformation.

Our people are sustained by a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive base compensation with discretionary performance bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and immediate family

• Generous retirement and savings contributions

   

• Structured learning and leadership development opportunities
• Personalized flexibility programs, including remote work, talent mobility, and externships
• Access to health, wellness, and family care benefits

Base Salary: $85k-$130k. It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.  In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Read more about our benefits and a career at Kearney.com/careers. 

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.