Principal, Enterprise Performance Management

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Director, EPM Business Product Owner within the FP&A Transformation portfolio. You will work with a cross-functional EPM team including teammates from Technology, Financial Business Intelligence, Enterprise Data & Analytics, and Strategic Enterprise Capabilities. Additionally, you will directly engage stakeholders and end users across the Global and Geo FP&A function.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of delivering a large-scale technology implementation. Specifics include:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems or an equivalent combination of education, experience or training. An MBA or relevant certifications preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in Financial Planning, Enterprise Performance Management or related roles
• Proficiency with Financial Systems (business or technical)
• Proven experience collaborating with technical teams to deliver enterprise-level systems
• Demonstrated experience in project management and/or technology deployment projects, including platforms such as Anaplan, SAP, IBM, Oracle or OneStream
• Preferred expertise in implementing and optimizing Anaplan solutions including Anaplan Model Building and integration, with a solid understanding of Agile Project Management Principles
• Strong leadership ability with a deep understanding and application of managerial concepts and techniques in project/change management, idea creation, and cross-team effectiveness
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities; proven capability to effectively communicate status, issues/risks, and opportunities

• Collaborate with IT to establish the technical framework, integration points, and implementation strategy for Anaplan.
• Act as the primary business lead, translating financial requirements into Anaplan functionality.
• Ensure seamless integration of Anaplan with enterprise systems, such as ERP and CRM platforms.

• Direct the development of models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including requirements, design, build, testing, and deployment.
• Incorporate best practices to ensure the efficiency and scalability of the Anaplan solution.

• Work with finance and operations teams to identify and resolve inefficiencies using Anaplan.
• Ensure financial processes are aligned with organizational objectives and industry benchmarks.
• Deliver advanced reporting tools, including real-time dashboards and insights.

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Anaplan solutions on schedule and within scope.
• Establish governance to maintain model integrity, data reliability, and system performance.
• Proactively manage project risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Support change initiatives to encourage organization-wide adoption of Anaplan.
• Support Design and deliver training for end-users, ensuring smooth integration of financial processes.
• Provide ongoing support and act as a subject matter expert.
• Day-to-day activities. Strive for examples they may not have expected at first glance and don't be afraid to lean into the challenges; we want to capture the interest of candidates that are excited by the realities of the role.
• Speak to the candidate directly, using "You" language. It is more effective. Instead of saying, the ideal candidate thrives, say "you get to work in a fast pace, multi-functional environment.