Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Corporate Services – Finance | Type: Permanent
Lead innovation in connected planning, driving accuracy and insight across Capco’s global financial landscape.
As an Anaplan Associate Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Capco’s financial planning and reporting ecosystem. You’ll lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of Anaplan as the firm’s core financial planning tool, ensuring it delivers accuracy, scalability, and actionable insights across global operations. This leadership role combines technical excellence, financial acumen, and stakeholder management to drive Capco’s data-driven decision-making agenda.
Lead and mentor a global team of Anaplan professionals, ensuring delivery excellence, capability growth, and high-quality output.
Oversee the design, build, and governance of scalable Anaplan models for forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.
Act as the strategic liaison between Finance, Operations, and Technology, translating business needs into robust connected-planning solutions.
Drive innovation through process automation, data integration, and enterprise-wide planning alignment.
Ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and governance across all Anaplan environments.
Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (Master Anaplanner certification desirable).
7–10 years’ experience in Anaplan design, build, and delivery, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Strong financial modelling background with advanced Excel and proven ability to translate financial models into scalable Anaplan solutions.
In-depth understanding of ERP/CRM integrations and enterprise data management principles.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience working across global teams and time zones.
Experience leading large-scale Anaplan transformation or migration initiatives.
Background in financial consulting, systems implementation, or technology-enabled finance change.
Familiarity with EPM tools such as SAP, Peoplesoft, TM1, or Power BI.
Proven success managing projects in Agile environments.
A passion for analytics and innovation in financial planning and reporting.
Deliver high-impact technology and financial planning solutions for a global consulting organisation.
Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation and autonomy.
Access world-class training, certifications, and leadership development tailored to your career goals.
Be part of a diverse, dynamic team shaping the future of financial planning and performance management.
Help drive Capco’s digital finance transformation at global scale.
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually, with workshops, certifications, and e-learning. You’ll also have a dedicated business coach from day one.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.
We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, let us know — we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions individuality, equity, and collaboration — values that shape how we work with clients and one another every day.