Senior / Lead Anaplan Consultant
Senior / Lead Anaplan Consultant
Contract Personnel are delighted to be supporting a high-growth EPM consulting firm in their search for an experienced, and commercially minded, Senior / Lead Anaplan Consultant to play a pivotal role across client engagements. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end technical solutions, act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, and contribute to both delivery excellence and ongoing business growth.
You will also play a key role in mentoring junior team members, supporting sales activities, and driving continuous improvement across ways of working.
This is a full-time, permanent position. They operate a remote-first working policy, with an office in London available to use, plus occasional travel required when meeting with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery & Problem Solving
- Own end-to-end technical solution delivery across client engagements, from design and planning through to implementation and adoption.
- Act as the technical escalation point, managing delivery progress, risks, and scope to ensure successful outcomes and protect commercial objectives.
- Lead workshops with senior stakeholders, applying structured problem-solving approaches to navigate ambiguity and deliver clear recommendations.
Technical Expertise
- Design and deliver enterprise-level planning solutions aligned to business requirements, including integration with wider systems.
- Apply best practice approaches using both pre-built applications and bespoke model builds.
- Provide strategic advice across a range of platform capabilities and associated tools.
Leadership & People Development
- Mentor and support junior consultants, contributing to their development and maintaining high delivery standards.
- Act as a role model within the team, promoting a collaborative and feedback-driven culture.
What Our Client is Looking For:
- Proven consulting experience with a strong track record of delivering complex technical EPM solutions in client-facing environments
- Anaplan Solutions Architect Certification or equivalent professional experience with the tool
- 2+ years in an Anaplan implementation-based role
- Possess strong knowledge of financial processes or expertise in HR, Supply Chain, or S&OP.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the commercial awareness to manage scope and delivery effectively.
- Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members.
What’s on Offer:
- A high level of ownership and autonomy within a supportive environment.
- Clear progression pathways into more senior leadership roles.
- Expensed travel.
- Flexible, remote-first working arrangements.
- Exposure to complex, high-value projects with leading organisations.
- A collaborative culture with strong investment in personal and professional development.
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