Cluster Manager - Management Accounting/Senior Cluster Manager

Job Purpose
We are looking for an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to join our Center of Excellence (COE) at BFL. The ideal candidate will have 34 years of hands-on experience in Anaplan model building, with a strong background in financial planning, PL preparation, and executive reporting. This role will be instrumental in designing and optimizing Anaplan solutions that support strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management across the organization. Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of Anaplan models for PL forecasting, AOP, and management reporting

Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, and Business teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Anaplan solutions

Architect end-to-end planning models that integrate financial and operational data

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of data used for reporting to senior leadership

Optimize existing models for performance, usability, and maintainability

Define and enforce modeling standards, documentation, and governance practices

Mentor and guide L1/L2 model builders within the COE

Work closely with IT and data teams to ensure seamless integration with ERP, CRM, and data warehouses

Stay abreast of Anaplan platform updates and advocate for adoption of new features

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field

34 years of hands-on experience in Anaplan model building, preferably in financial services.

Certified Anaplan Solution Architect (preferred) L3.

Strong understanding of financial planning processes including PL, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Experience in designing and managing complex Anaplan models for executive-level reporting

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Familiarity with data integration tools and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI) is a plus
Preferred Attributes

Experience working in a COE or cross-functional planning environment

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight timelines

Strong business acumen and understanding of NBFC operations

Passion for automation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement