XL CATLIN
Anaplan Strategy Lead
XL CATLIN, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Job Description - Anaplan Strategy Lead (78002602D20230523)Job Location:
Stamford, United StatesThe Anaplan Lead is a critical role focused on managing requirements and prioritization of several stakeholders from Finance planning, expense, actuarial and analytics. This role requires management of both a functional and technical team (Anaplan -Financial System Solutions) for Anaplan project and BAU deliverables, Releases and scenario modelling for all Anaplan activities. In addition to Anaplan knowledge, this role requires extensive Insurance & Reinsurance FP&A knowledge.Essential Responsibilities:
Drive the defined Anaplan vision & strategy with active Stakeholder engagement across Finance.Partner with model owners in defining how Anaplan is best utilized in their end-to-end process.Ensure timely delivery of all planned releases and BAU tasks involved in planning cycles within SLAs.Timely acknowledgement and response to both internal and external audit requests.Provide Anaplan BAU status, risks, issues to Head of Financial Systems Solutions & Maintenance.Work with Anaplan team to ensure documentation around all phases of project lifecycle & BAU tasks for planning cycles.Manage Anaplan COE in terms of user access, security, AXA XL license limit.Manage space utilization/optimization for AXA XL workspace within Anaplan.Provide technical SME guidance to team for existing or new models/ functionality within Anaplan.Guide team for Maintenance of various Models by partnering with model owners and ensuring smooth processing of business (e.g. FP&A for Insurance Accounting, Re-insurance Accounting, IGRs, LE Controllers, Allocations, FBP’s, Ceded Re, Actuarial, etc).Manage Anaplan team to support Planning cycles and ensure business continuity.Review unit and functional testing results for any enhancements and provide defect resolution.Guide Anaplan team to provide support in communication to business regarding root cause analysis and resolution.Facilitate training materials, training sessions, & support for the Anaplan user community.Responsible for Anaplan staff hiring, development, growth and mentoring.Qualifications:
University Graduate/Postgraduate with advanced experience in Insurance/Reinsurance Planning focus.Accounting knowledge; Chartered Accountant a plus.Anaplan system and scenario modeling knowledge.Proficiency in querying and manipulating large data sets for analytical purposes.Experience with communication and analytical tools, such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel.High energy, strong work ethic, willingness to do whatever it takes to get to the results.Comfort with ambiguity & ability to influence others and gain acceptance for your ideas.Excellent problem-solving skills and root cause analysis.Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.Analytical skills.Location:
US-CT-StamfordWork Locations:
US CT Stamford 677 Washington Blvd 677 Washington Blvd. Stamford 06902Job Field:
OperationsSchedule:
Full-timeJob Type:
Standard
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Stamford, United StatesThe Anaplan Lead is a critical role focused on managing requirements and prioritization of several stakeholders from Finance planning, expense, actuarial and analytics. This role requires management of both a functional and technical team (Anaplan -Financial System Solutions) for Anaplan project and BAU deliverables, Releases and scenario modelling for all Anaplan activities. In addition to Anaplan knowledge, this role requires extensive Insurance & Reinsurance FP&A knowledge.Essential Responsibilities:
Drive the defined Anaplan vision & strategy with active Stakeholder engagement across Finance.Partner with model owners in defining how Anaplan is best utilized in their end-to-end process.Ensure timely delivery of all planned releases and BAU tasks involved in planning cycles within SLAs.Timely acknowledgement and response to both internal and external audit requests.Provide Anaplan BAU status, risks, issues to Head of Financial Systems Solutions & Maintenance.Work with Anaplan team to ensure documentation around all phases of project lifecycle & BAU tasks for planning cycles.Manage Anaplan COE in terms of user access, security, AXA XL license limit.Manage space utilization/optimization for AXA XL workspace within Anaplan.Provide technical SME guidance to team for existing or new models/ functionality within Anaplan.Guide team for Maintenance of various Models by partnering with model owners and ensuring smooth processing of business (e.g. FP&A for Insurance Accounting, Re-insurance Accounting, IGRs, LE Controllers, Allocations, FBP’s, Ceded Re, Actuarial, etc).Manage Anaplan team to support Planning cycles and ensure business continuity.Review unit and functional testing results for any enhancements and provide defect resolution.Guide Anaplan team to provide support in communication to business regarding root cause analysis and resolution.Facilitate training materials, training sessions, & support for the Anaplan user community.Responsible for Anaplan staff hiring, development, growth and mentoring.Qualifications:
University Graduate/Postgraduate with advanced experience in Insurance/Reinsurance Planning focus.Accounting knowledge; Chartered Accountant a plus.Anaplan system and scenario modeling knowledge.Proficiency in querying and manipulating large data sets for analytical purposes.Experience with communication and analytical tools, such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel.High energy, strong work ethic, willingness to do whatever it takes to get to the results.Comfort with ambiguity & ability to influence others and gain acceptance for your ideas.Excellent problem-solving skills and root cause analysis.Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.Analytical skills.Location:
US-CT-StamfordWork Locations:
US CT Stamford 677 Washington Blvd 677 Washington Blvd. Stamford 06902Job Field:
OperationsSchedule:
Full-timeJob Type:
Standard
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