Anaplan EPM Expert _ Solution Architect in Warsaw

Join our Finance Transformation team and help clients transform how they plan, forecast, report and make business decisions. As an Anaplan EPM Expert / Solution Architect, you will combine your Finance and FP&A knowledge with hands‑on Anaplan expertise to translate complex business requirements into scalable planning solutions. You will work directly with Finance leaders, FP&A teams and business stakeholders, taking ownership of solution design and implementation while contributing to the development of our broader EPM capability.

EY.AI:

In this role, you will work in an environment where AI agents are part of the team and everyday project delivery. You will use solutions tailored to your role and area of expertise to analyse data, generate recommendations and design solutions. This will help you move more efficiently from analysis to action and build a competitive advantage for our clients.

Your scope of duties

Leading or contributing to end-to-end Anaplan implementations, from requirements gathering and solution architecture through model build, testing, deployment and hypercare.

Designing scalable Anaplan solutions covering areas such as:

Financial Planning and Analysis;

budgeting and forecasting;

P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow planning;

workforce planning;

OPEX and CAPEX planning;

revenue and commercial planning;

scenario and driver-based planning;

management reporting.

Translating Finance and business requirements into functional and technical solution designs.

Building and optimising Anaplan models, modules, lists, hierarchies, calculations and UX pages.

Defining model architecture, data structures and integration requirements.

Ensuring that solutions follow Anaplan modelling standards and are scalable, maintainable and performant.

Working with CFO organisations and FP&A teams to understand existing planning processes, pain points and improvement opportunities.

Challenging existing planning approaches and helping clients move from spreadsheet-driven processes to integrated and driver-based planning.

Connecting technology implementation with broader Finance Transformation objectives rather than treating Anaplan solely as a technical implementation.

Supporting clients in designing target planning processes, governance models and reporting structures.

Identifying opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, planning efficiency and management decision‑making.

Owning individual Anaplan workstreams or leading complete implementation projects, depending on your experience and seniority.

Facilitating requirements-gathering and solution‑design workshops with Finance and business stakeholders.

Acting as a trusted advisor to FP&A leaders, Finance Directors and CFO organisations.

Coordinating functional consultants, Model Builders, data and integration specialists, and client teams.

Leading or supporting user acceptance testing, operational readiness, go-live and hypercare.

Managing project risks, dependencies, scope and delivery quality.

Presenting solutions and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.

Contributing to the development of our Anaplan and EPM capability.

Supporting proposals, client demonstrations, solution prototypes and proofs of concept.

Identifying potential Anaplan and broader EPM opportunities within Finance Transformation programmes.

Helping develop reusable assets, accelerators and implementation methodologies.

Coaching junior consultants and Model Builders, and supporting their Anaplan development and certification journey.

Building strong client relationships and contributing to the expansion of existing engagements.

Our requirements

At least 3 years of hands‑on Anaplan implementation experience for Solution Architect profiles, or strong Model Builder experience if you are progressing towards the Solution Architect level.

Experience delivering Anaplan solutions in areas such as FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, OPEX, CAPEX, revenue planning or management reporting.

Hands-on knowledge of:

Anaplan model architecture;

multidimensional modelling;

modules, lists and hierarchies;

calculation logic;

UX design;

data integration concepts;

model performance and optimisation.

Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical designs.

Experience participating in or leading requirements gathering, model build, user acceptance testing and deployment.

Good understanding of core Finance and FP&A processes.

Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.

Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to Finance and business stakeholders.

Anaplan Solution Architect certification and/or advanced Anaplan Model Builder certification.

Ability to use AI safely, responsibly and effectively in everyday work.

Critical thinking and an innovative approach to improving the way work is delivered.

Curiosity, openness and a willingness to develop and explore new areas.

Preferred experience

Experience leading end‑to‑end Anaplan implementations.

Consulting experience within Finance Transformation, EPM or Enterprise Performance Management.

Experience implementing driver‑based planning and forecasting solutions.

Experience working with financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.

Experience with Anaplan integrations and enterprise data environments.

Exposure to other EPM platforms, such as Oracle EPM/PBCS, Pigment or similar technologies.

Experience in Financial Services, FMCG and Retail, Consumer Products, Energy, Manufacturing or other complex planning environments.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can connect three perspectives: Finance, Technology and Consulting. You understand how Finance operates, can design and build the technology solution, and are comfortable discussing it directly with senior client stakeholders. You take ownership of business problems rather than only executing technical requirements.

In this role, success means progressively taking ownership across four dimensions

Business understanding: understanding the client’s planning and FP&A challenges and translating them into a clear solution concept.

Solution architecture: designing scalable Anaplan solutions and making sound architecture decisions.

Delivery ownership: taking responsibility for requirements, design, build, testing, deployment and successful adoption.

Client leadership: building trusted relationships with client stakeholders and identifying opportunities beyond the immediate implementation.

For more senior candidates, we additionally expect the ability to lead delivery teams, develop junior Anaplan specialists, contribute to business development and support the growth of the EPM practice.

What we offer

Opportunities to work on a variety of Finance Transformation and EPM projects for major market players and industry leaders.

The opportunity to combine Finance, technology and consulting expertise while working directly with Finance leaders, FP&A teams and CFO organisations.

Access to advanced AI tools as an integral part of everyday work, helping you focus on complex challenges and client value.

Opportunities to develop the Anaplan and EPM practice, mentor junior specialists and contribute to proposals, prototypes and client demonstrations.

Professional and financial support in obtaining recognised qualifications and certificates.

EY Badges, global certification of your competencies and the opportunity to earn an MBA title from the prestigious Hult International School of Business.

Career Counselor, professional, one‑to‑one guidance on career building and development.

Psycho‑educational platform, a package of free consultations with specialists in the broad field of mental health and personal development, as well as access to educational activities.

Benefit programme offering private healthcare with additional preventive examinations, life insurance, tickets, team sports, a language‑learning platform, sports cards and much more, available online and offline.

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